On this day in the Civil War, Union enlisted men captured by the Confederates begin to arrive at an unfinished prison called Camp Sumter in Andersonville, Georgia.
Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville, Georgia
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February 27, 1864
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February 26, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, in an affirmation of support for the Union, the Cherokee Indian National Council repeals its former ordinance of secession.
February 24, 1864
Posted: February 24, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Congress approves the revival of the rank of lieutenant general, paving the way for U. S. Grant to become General-in-Chief of the Union army.
Ulysses S. Grant
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February 23, 1865
Posted: February 23, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, fighting erupts in South Carolina between parts of Sherman’s army and Confederate troops.
South Carolina
Circa 1865
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February 21, 1865
Posted: February 21, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, the Confederate Senate votes to postpone the consideration of a House bill authorizing the arming of slaves.
The Civil War Book 