On this day in the Civil War, President-elect Lincoln continues his journey to Washington. He makes numerous stops along the way to speak to crowds gathered along the route.
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February 12, 1861
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February 11, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, President-elect Abraham Lincoln leaves Springfield, Illinois to begin his journey to the inauguration in Washington.
Lincoln Home
Springfield, Illinois
February 10, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, Union gunboats on the Tennessee River capture three Confederate vessels, while six more are burned to prevent their falling into Union hands.
Union Gunboat
(Credit: Library of Congress)
February 9, 1864
Posted: February 9, 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, President Abraham Lincoln sits for several photographs, one of which will be used later for the five dollar bill.
President Abraham Lincoln
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
February 8, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, a Constitution is provisionally adopted by the Montgomery convention. The document resembles the United States Constitution, however; it contains several changes pertaining to the right to own slaves and the power of sovereign states.
Jefferson Davis
President of the Confederacy
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
The Civil War Book 