Wednesday, May 14, 2025


Today in
U.S. Civil War History


1863 - Two Union corps under William T. Sherman and James McPherson drove Confederates under Joseph Johnston out of Jackson, Mississippi.

1864 - The Battle of Resaca, Georgia, began. This was one of the first fights in Union General William T. Sherman's campaign to capture Atlanta. The battle was considered a tactical victory for the Rebels because they had maintained their position and thwarted the Union offense.


U.S. Civil War Quote

"Fondly do we hope--fervently do we pray--that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away."
- U.S. President Lincoln at his second inauguration ceremony on March 4, 1865.








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