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
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February 2, 1865
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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
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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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January 30, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, the Federal ironclad USS Monitor is launched at Greenpoint, Long Island.
John Ericcson
Designer of USS Moniter
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January 29, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate shore batteries exchange gunfire with Federal gunboat Isaac Smith. The gunboat is captured by the Confederates.
Federal gunboat
Circa 1862
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