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...
President Lincoln to A.G. Hodges
A letter from President Lincoln to three prominent Kentucky men defending the Emancipation Proclamation.
Leadership During the Civil War
VIDEO | Licensed Battlefield Guide Doug Douds explains the importance of leadership, and the part that it played in the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Hodgenville, Kentucky | Established as a National Park in 1916, the historic site preserves the early years of Lincoln's life with the enshrinement of...
Battlefield Generals in the Civil War
VIDEO | Garry Adelman of the American Battlefield Trust discusses the role that each rank of general had during battles in the Civil War.
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...
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