Video: 'WVat150 1863 Statehood'
(Monday, April 20, 1863; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation today admitting West Virginia to the Union, effective in 60 days (June 20, 1863).
Video: 'WVat150 1863 Statehood'
(Monday, April 20, 1863; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation today admitting West Virginia to the Union, effective in 60 days (June 20, 1863).