On this day in the Civil War, some cavalry troops continue fighting, with clashes occurring in both North Carolina and Alabama.
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April 23, 1865
Posted: April 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
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April 22, 1865
Posted: April 22, 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, after several days of hiding, John Wilkes Booth and fellow conspirator David Herold cross the Potomac River.
David Herold
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
April 21, 1865
Posted: April 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, Lincoln’s casket is removed from the Capitol rotunda and put on board a funeral train bound for Springfield, Illinois.
Map showing the route taken by Lincoln’s funeral train
Lincoln Presidential Museum
(Springfield, Illinois)
April 20, 1865
Posted: April 20, 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, General Lee writes to Jefferson Davis telling the Confederate President that he is opposed to the continuation of hostilities and recommends an end to all fighting.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
April 19, 1865
Posted: April 19, 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, Funeral services are held for the President in the East Room of the White House. A funeral procession escorts the casket to the Capitol rotunda where the public will be allowed to view it.
Lincoln’s Funeral Procession
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
The Civil War Book 