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Baptists and the American Civil War: May 17, 1865

While officially over, the war continues winding down in many respects. In the North, the United States government is in the midst of a military commission trial of the conspirators in Lincoln‘s assassination, while President Andrew Johnson and Congress are engaged in the beginning stages of the difficult task of reforming Southern state governments, the…

May 17, 2015 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.
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Baptists and the American Civil War: March 28, 1865

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln‘s consultation with generals Sherman and Grant continues for a second day, with Admiral David Dixon Porter joining the three today. Military strategy Lincoln leaves to his generals and admiral. The president’s concern is that which will happen after Richmond is captured and Confederate General Robert E. Lee is forced to resign…

March 28, 2015 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

Baptists and the American Civil War: February 11, 1864

The Union Army is now in control of Jacksonville, Florida and has orders to push inland. Among the regiments is the African American 54th Massachusetts Regiment, who led the way in capturing Jacksonville on February 7. The presence of black soldiers is a fearful sight for Southern whites of the city and the surrounding countryside.…

February 11, 2014 in Archive: This Day in Civil War History.

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