Explore how the Union sent a decisive message of resolve in 1863 through the Siege of Vicksburg, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Lincoln’s enduring words.
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First Battle of Bull Run
Explore the First Battle of Bull Run, the historic clash that shattered illusions of a quick Civil War. Read about key figures, turning points, and its legacy.
Jubal Early – General, Civil War & Lost Cause
Explore the life of Jubal Early, the fierce Confederate general who led the raid on Washington and post-war became the main architect of the Lost Cause myth.
Stonewall Jackson – Death, Accomplishments, General
Discover the life, tactical genius, and tragic death of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, from West Point to the Battle of Chancellorsville.
P.G.T. Beauregard – General, Confederate, Civil War
Discover the life of P.G.T. Beauregard, the Creole Confederate General who ordered the first shots at Fort Sumter and shaped American Civil War history.
First Battle of Bull Run – Dates, Location & Who Won
Explore the history of the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Discover the timeline, key figures, and the tactical errors that changed the American Civil War.