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 29, 1863
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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 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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January 25, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, the bombardment of Confederate held Fort Sumter continues.
Interior view of Fort Sumter
Circa 1864
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January 24, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, General Ambrose Burnside impacts his future command of the Federal Army of the Potomac by orders he issued on the previous day. The orders take Generals Hooker, Franklin, Newton, and Brooks out of command positions. The orders are never approved by President Lincoln.
General Ambrose Burnside
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