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Civil War Time-Benbow
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The Pony Express begins
Pony Express begins operating in St, Joseph, Mo to Sacramento, Calif. -
Stephen Douglass goes to Atlanta
Stephen Douglass brings his campaign to Atlanta where he spoke about succession. -
Lincoln Elected President
On this date, Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States. He was a member of the Republican Party. -
U,S Congress Convenes
36th Congress of U.S, second session begins in Washington, D,C. -
South Carolina Succeeds from the Union
South Carolina succeeds from the Union. -
Confederate States are formed
The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis. Davis was a former U,S army officer. -
Lincoln is Sworn into Office
Abraham Lincoln is sworn into office as the 16th president. -
FIrst Attack at Fort Sumpter
The Confederates open fire with 50 cannons at Fort Sumpter in Charleston, South Carolina. -
Robet E, Lee resigns commision
Robert E. Lee resigns his commision in the United States army. -
Lincoln appoints McClellan
McClellan is appointed general-chief of all Union forces. -
Lincoln's son WIllie, passes away
President Lincoln's son dies from fever caused by polluted drinking water. -
17 Union ships move up the Mississippi River
Union ships move up the riverr to take over New Orleans. -
The Battle of Seven Pines begins
Johnston's army attackes McClellan's troops in front of Richmond. -
Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves. -
General Burnside suffers costly defeat
Gen. Burnside suffers defeat in Fredericksburg, Virginia with a loss of 12, 653 men. -
Lincoln appoints Gen. Joseph Hooker as command of the Potomac
General Jospeh Hooker replaces Genral Burnside. -
South Suffers Huge Blow
Stonewall Jackson dies from wounds -
General Lee invades North again
Gen. Lee with 75,000 men head towards Pennsylvania . -
Lincoln meets with Abolitonist
Presient Lincoln meets with abolitionist Frederick Douglass. -
Lincoln delivers 2 minute speech
Lincoln delivers two minute Gettysburg Adress at a ceremony. -
President Lincoln appoints General Grant
General Grant is appointed to command all armies of the United States. -
Union misses channce to capture Petersburg
The Union misses their chance to capture Petersburg and cut off Confederate rail lines. -
General McClellan is nominated to run for President
Democrats nominate General McClellan to run for President. -
Sherman captures Atlanta
Sherman captures Atlanta which helps Lincoln rerun for President. -
Lincoln is Reelected
Lincoln wins election with 55% of popular votes defeating McClellan. -
Congress passes 13 Amendment
Congress passes the amendment that frees slaves. -
President Lincoln tours Richmond
Lincoln tours Richmond and enters the Confederates White House. -
Washington Celebrates
Washingtin breaks out in celebration with the freeing of slaves. -
Lincoln is assassinated
Lincoln dies at 7:22 in the morning. -
Thirteenth Amendment Ratified
Amendment is finally ratified and slavery is offically abolished.
