Tuesday, April 12, 2011

150th Anniversary of the American Civil War

April 12th marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War when southern rebel forces started the bombardment of Ft. Sumter in South Carolina. The resulting victory, 500,000 deaths later, meant the end of slavery and the eventual re-unification and ultimate strengthening of the Union and Republic.

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