On this day in the Civil War, the Union capitol of Washington City is in chaos from the threat of General Lee’s Confederate army located at Frederick, Maryland.
Northern citizens make arrangements to arm themselves against the invaders.
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September 7, 1862
Posted: September 7, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
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September 6, 1864
Posted: September 6, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, fort sumter, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Federal warships open fire again on Fort Sumter. The bombardment will continue for 9 days.
Fort Sumter
September 5, 1863
Posted: September 5, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Union General William Rosecrans pursues General Braxton Bragg’s Confederate army near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
General William Rosecrans
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
September 4, 1864
Posted: September 4, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: american civil war, american history, confederate, confederate raider, john hunt morgan, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan is killed by Union troops in Tennessee.
John Hunt Morgan
(Credit: Library of Congress)
September 3, 1864
Posted: September 3, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil WarTags: abraham lincoln, american civil war, american history, confederate, On this Day in the Civil War, the american civil war, the civil war, union
On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declares September 5th a national day of celebration.
This proclamation is in response to the fall of Atlanta and Admiral David Farragut’s victory at Mobile Bay.
The Civil War Book 