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A new collection of primary source documents, "The 1863 Stibbs Family Civil War Era Letters," is the third set of letters ...
Continue the deep dive into the American Civil War with Part 2, focusing on the crucial battles of 1861 that set the tone for years of bloody conflict. From Fort Sumter to Ball's Bluff, these early ...
The Civil War started in 1861, but years of growing tension between Southern and Northern states stemming from debates about slavery, western expansion and state’s rights had pre-dated the conflict.
More Americans than not believe it is likely that the United States will see a civil war over the next decade, according to a recent poll.
On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Trump on Saturday called the Civil War, which began in 1861, “fascinating” and “horrible.” “So many mistakes were made ...
Most folks will tell you the Civil War began April 12, 1861, with the first shots fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. Many historians, however, say the war actually began 164 years ago this ...
As political tensions simmer across the US, whispers of a second Civil War grow louder. Could California's bold moves ignite ...
More than two decades have passed since historian Jay Winik wrote about the end of the Civil War with a book with “April 1865: The Month That Saved America.” His latest book covers the period ...
From 1861 to 1865, ... Jr. explores the post-Civil War period of Reconstruction ... USA special examines the profound and often-contradictory roles played by Buffalo Soldiers in U.S. history, ...
Has Tyson Apostol finally overplayed his hand, or will he survive once more? “The Challenge: USA” heads to episode 6, “A Civil War” airs on Wednesday, August 10 (8/10/2022) at 9 p.m. ET on ...