On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln sends Federal General David Hunter to Missouri to provide support for General Fremont. Fremont’s conduct continues to concern the President.
General David Hunter
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September 9, 1861
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September 8, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General George B. McClellan formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president of the United States.
George McClellan and wife
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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
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.
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
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