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On this day in the Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman and his army leave Atlanta to begin the famous march to the sea. The 62,000 man army will live off the land throughout the march. Prior to the march Sherman says, “I can make this march, and make Georgia howl.”
General William T. Sherman
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On this day in the Civil War, the U.S. Christian Commission is established to assist the northern war effort, by providing supplies, nurses and services to Union troops.
Soldiers and others before office of U.S. Christian Commission in Washington, D.C.
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On this day in the Civil War, General Ambrose Burnside, newly appointed head of the Federal Army of the Potomac, reorganizes the troops into three divisions. The head of the divisions are Generals Hooker, Franklin, and Sumner.
General Ambrose Burnside
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and personal secretary John Hay visit General George McClellan to discuss issues with the army. McClellan is not home and Lincoln waits over a half hour for the general’s arrival. McClellan enters the home, passes by Lincoln without acknowledging him, and proceeds upstairs. Lincoln waits additional time and asks McClellan’s servant to please get the general. The servant returns and tells Lincoln that the general has gone to bed. John Hay is livid and tells Lincoln that he cannot be treated this way. Lincoln responds, “I would hold McClellan’s horse if he would bring us victory.”
President Abraham Lincoln with his secretaries John Hay (standing) and John Nicolay
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General James Longstreet arrives at Louden, Tennessee. He and General Joseph Wheeler are to organize an assault on Federal troops at Knoxville.
General James Longstreet
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