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Confederate forces bombard Fort Sumter
Grant re-enters the army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. -
Grant re-enters the army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
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Grant is appointed as Colonel of the 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
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Grant is promoted to Brigaider General, because of Congressmen Washburn's support.
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Grant is victorious at Fort Henry, Tennessee
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Grant accepts the surrender if the Confederates at Fort Donelson, Tenessee, earning the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
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The Battle of Shiloh occured, causing over 23,000 casualties to take place. It lasted 2 days.
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Emancipation Proclamation starts to go into effect.
Grant appoints Chaplain John Eaton to save and care for African Americans from the south. -
Grant abandons plan to bypass Vicksburg by building a canal.
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Grant accepts General Pemberton's surrender at Vicksburg, as planned.
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Lincoln writes a thanks Grant "for the skill, courage,and preserverance" Grant has exhibited as a leader.
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Grant is appointed to become Lieutenant General of the Union by Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln is assasinated.
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Confederate Peace Comissioners go to Grant's headquarters in City Point to debate on terms for surrender and peace unsuccesfully.
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Grant captures Petersburg and Richmond.
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General Ulysses S. Grant accepts the surrender of General Robert E. Lee along with the army he commanded, the Army of Northern Virginia.
