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The Confederate States of America is formed and elects Jefferson Davis as their President
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Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16th President of U.S.
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The Civil War begins
The Confederates attack Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. -
Virginia secedes from the Union, followed within five weeks by Arkansas, Tennesse, and North Carolina
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The Union Army suffers a defeat at Bull Run 25 miles southwest of Washington
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President Lincoln issues general War Order No. 1
This calls for all United States naval and land forces to begin a general advance. -
Battle of Shiloh
More than 13,000 Union and 10,000 Confedreate troops are injured or killed. -
Robert E. Lee assumes command of the Confederaste Army
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Second Battle of Bull Run
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Battle of Antietnam
This is the bloodiest day in U.S. military history. -
President Lincoln issues the Final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all the slaves
Slaves are freed in territories held by Confederates. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Confederates are defeated at Gettysburg. -
President Lincoln delivers the two minute Gettysburg Adress
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President Lincoln appoints General Grant to command all of the armies of the U.S.
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Atlanta is captured by Sherman's Army
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The U.S. Congress approves the thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery
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Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomatox Court House in Virginia ending the civil war
