On this day in the Civil War, Confederate House Delegates at Richmond, Virginia enter into a debate concerning enlistment of free blacks in the Southern Army.
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February 4, 1862
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February 3, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, the Federal congress recognizes naval Commander John Worden and his contribution to the war effort. Worden was the officer of the USS Monitor.
John Worden
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February 2, 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln leaves Washington City to travel to Hampton Roads, Virginia. He plans to meet with Confederate peace commissioners.
Lincoln Tomb
Springfield, Illinois
February 1, 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, the Federal army commanded by General William T. Sherman begins its march through South Carolina. In December Sherman wrote a letter to General Halleck saying, “The whole army is burning with an insatiable desire to wreak vengeance upon South Carolina. I almost tremble at her fate, but feel that she deserves all that seems in store for her.”
William T. Sherman
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January 31, 1862
Posted: January 31, 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, Britain’s Queen Victoria reaffirms her country’s position of neutrality concerning the United States Civil War.
Queen Victoria
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The Civil War Book 