Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: Filmmaker Ken Burns, author David McCullough, actors Sam Waterston, Matthew Broderick, Stephen Lang, and Medal...
Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
Glossary of Civil War Terms
Improve your Civil War vocabulary with our collection of relevant words & definitions. Explore vocabulary related to the American Revolution and the...
Evidence for The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln
Known almost exclusively by his got-up nickname "The Railsplitter," Abraham Lincoln had won the 1860 election in November with a mere 39.8 percent of...
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