Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
James B. Ricketts
A native New Yorker, James B. Ricketts overcame a mediocre antebellum career and went on to become a key player in some of the Civil War’s most...
U.S. Grant's Account of Taking Command of the Union Army
Ulysses S. Grant's account of what happened upon taking command of the Union Army. He specifically recounts his discussion and reaction to General...
John P. Slough
Before the Civil War broke out, John Potts Slough was a member of the Ohio Legislature. However, he was expelled from his seat after striking another...
Edward Canby
Edward Richard Sprigg Canby began his military career after graduating from the United States Military Academy second to last in 1839. Following...
Abraham Lincoln's Last Public Address
Lincoln's final public speech was given on the evening of April 11th, 1865. Crowds had gathered at the White House since the surrender at Appomattox...
Abraham Lincoln's 1862 Annual Message to Congress, Final Remarks
As Lincoln concluded his 1862 Annual Message to Congress he reflected on the importance of adopting a plan of emancipation.
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