On this day in the Civil War, Missouri holds a State convention to debate the issue of secession.
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February 28, 1861
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February 27, 1864
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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
February 26, 1863
Posted: February 26, 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, in an affirmation of support for the Union, the Cherokee Indian National Council repeals its former ordinance of secession.
February 25, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, inflated prices continue to plague the South. Reports from Charleston, South Carolina indicate that a half-pound loaf of bread costs $25 and a barrel of flour costs $65.
Charleston, South Carolina
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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
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
The Civil War Book 