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
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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
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February 23, 1865
Posted: February 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
On this day in the Civil War, fighting erupts in South Carolina between parts of Sherman’s army and Confederate troops.
South Carolina
Circa 1865
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February 22, 1861
Posted: February 22, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, President-elect Lincoln continues his journey to Washington with a stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After receiving an assassination threat the previous day, it is arranged that Lincoln will travel with a bodyguard. Detective Allan Pinkerton travels with Lincoln by a different route.
Allan Pinkerton (left) with Abraham Lincoln and Major General John A. McClernand
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February 21, 1865
Posted: February 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, the Confederate Senate votes to postpone the consideration of a House bill authorizing the arming of slaves.
February 20, 1862
Posted: February 20, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln and his wife suffer tragedy as their 12 year old son Willie dies of typhoid fever.
Lincoln Presidential Museum
Springfield, Illinois
The Civil War Book 