On this day in the Civil War, Edwin Stanton becomes President Lincoln’s Secretary of War.
Edwin Stanton
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January 15, 1862
Posted: January 15, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: abraham lincoln, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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January 14, 1864
Posted: January 14, 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, Confederate General Joseph Johnston, who commands the Department of Tennessee, receives a letter from Confederate President Jefferson Davis explaining that troops may need to be sent to Alabama or Mississippi.
Joseph Johnston
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January 13, 1865
Posted: January 13, 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, Federal Navy Admiral David Porter’s fleet begins the bombardment of Fort Fisher.
David Porter
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January 12, 1865
Posted: January 12, 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, Maryland political figure Francis P. Blair meets with Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss avenues for peace between the Union and Confederacy.
Francis P. Blair
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January 11, 1862
Posted: January 11, 2017 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: abraham lincoln, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, simon cameron, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepts the resignation of Secretary of War Simon Cameron.
Simon Cameron House
Harrisburg, Pa
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