P3_Nordman_Vets

By Carter9634ADM

  • Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the sixteenth president of the United States in Washington, DC.

    Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the sixteenth president of the United States in Washington, DC.
    Lincoln is inaugurated into office

  • The south secedes

    The south secedes
    The south secedes from the union. This is the first thing that beguins the civil war.

  • Lee's army attacks

    Lee's army attacks
    Lee's army attacks the "Army of the Potomac" under General George McClellan in a succession of battles beginning at Mechanicsville on June 26 and ending at Malvern Hill on July 1.

  • Gettysburg address

    Gettysburg address
    Dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address.

  • Lincoln for 2nd term

    Lincoln for 2nd term
    Abraham Lincoln is nominated by his party for a second term as president.

  • The end

    The end
    The final battle of the Civil War takes place at Palmito Ranch, Texas. It is a Confederate victory.