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Baptists and the American Civil War: March 11, 1865

Sherman‘s march through North Carolina continues, with Fayetteville falling today. The Federals promptly destroy the city’s arsenal, dealing yet another setback to the now nearly defunct Confederacy. With increasing frequency, Confederate civilians and soldiers, knowing the end is near, are giving up the fight and taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. Today…

March 11, 2015 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
Map of Virginia 1860s

Baptists and the American Civil War: April 7, 1864

The Confederacy prepares for spring warfare by recalling Gen. James Longstreet to Virginia to assist Gen. Robert E. Lee in defending the South’s capital from an anticipated offensive by the Union Army. The state of Virginia, bordering the United States capital of Washington, D.C., has been divided since the beginning of the war. As part…

April 7, 2014 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
Richard Fuller

Baptists and the American Civil War: April 5, 1864

Although the war yet rages, reconstruction of the South is well underway. The Lincoln administration is soliciting oaths from citizens of the rebellious states prior to re-admitting a given state back into the Union. Much to the relief of the president, the response to his good faith overtures is being well-received in portions of the…

April 5, 2014 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

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