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 30, 1862
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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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January 28, 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens is selected to represent the South in the upcoming peace talks with President Abraham Lincoln.
Alexander Stephens
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January 27, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis sends an urgent message to Georgia Governor Joseph Brown requesting increases in the cultivation of cotton and produce.
Joseph Brown
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January 26, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General Joseph Hooker assumes command of the Army of the Potomac.
General Joseph Hooker
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