On this day in the Civil War, both Maine and Kansas ratify the 13th Amendment.
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February 7, 1865
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February 6, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, the Union army commanded by General U.S. Grant captures Fort Henry.
Capture of Fort Henry
(Credit: Library of Congress)
February 5, 1865
Posted: February 5, 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 presents a plan to his cabinet pledging the Federal government to pay $400 million to the slave states if they lay down their arms before April 1st. Lincoln’s cabinet units to oppose the idea and the matter drops.
February 4, 1862
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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.
February 3, 1863
Posted: February 3, 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 Federal congress recognizes naval Commander John Worden and his contribution to the war effort. Worden was the officer of the USS Monitor.
John Worden
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
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