Category Archives: American Civil War

Democrats nominate George B. McClellan for president of the United States 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'

(Wednesday, August 31, 1864; during the American Civil War) — Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey, who served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army during the American Civil War from November 1861 to March 1862, was nominated president of the United States today at the 1864 Democratic National Convention meeting at the Amphitheater in Chicago. Continue reading Democrats nominate George B. McClellan for president of the United States 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1864) →

Republicans nominate Abraham Lincoln for a second term as president of the United States 160 years ago today (June 8 1864)

1860s, American Civil War, World War II


Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'

(Wednesday, June 8, 1864) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was nominated for a second term today at the 1864 National Union National Convention meeting at the Front Street Theatre in Baltimore. Continue reading Republicans nominate Abraham Lincoln for a second term as president of the United States 160 years ago today (June 8 1864) →

Battle of the Wilderness begins in Spotsylvania County, Virginia during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1864)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle of the Wilderness' (May 5, 1864, at 3:06)

(Thursday, May 5, 1864, 1:00 p.m. local time; during the Overland Campaign, part of the American Civil War) — The Battle of the Wilderness, the first battle of Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s 1864 Virginia Overland Campaign against Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, began this morning in a wooded area near Locust Grove, Virginia, about 20 miles west of Fredericksburg. Continue reading Battle of the Wilderness begins in Spotsylvania County, Virginia during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 5 1864) →

‘Four score and seven years ago…’: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1863)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'The Civil War: The Gettysburg Address'

(Thursday, November 19, 1863, about 2:00 p.m. local time; during the Gettysburg Address, part of the Eastern theater of the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address this afternoon as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the American Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg. Continue reading ‘Four score and seven years ago…’: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1863) →

Confederates defeat Union forces at Chickamauga in northwestern Georgia during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1863)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Chickamauga: Animated Battle Map'

(Sunday, September 20, 1863, 7:30 p.m. local time; in the Western Theater of the American Civil War) — The Battle of Chickamauga, fought between Union and Confederate forces in the American Civil War since Friday, September 18, 1863, in northwestern Georgia, ended tonight in a Confederate victory when three Union regiments that had been attached from other units—the 22nd Michigan, the 89th Ohio, and the 21st Ohio—were surrounded by Brig. Gen. William Preston’s division and forced to surrender. Continue reading Confederates defeat Union forces at Chickamauga in northwestern Georgia during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1863) →

Confederate General Robert E. Lee offers to resign during American Civil War 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1863)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'Ken.Burns.The.Civil.War.5of9.The Universe of Battle.' (Lee offers to resign at 46:58)

(Saturday, August 8, 1863; during the American Civil War) — One month and five days after his defeat at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Confederate General Robert E. Lee sent a letter of resignation as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia today to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Continue reading Confederate General Robert E. Lee offers to resign during American Civil War 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1863) →

New York City draft riots erupt in Manhattan during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'In Search Of History - The Civil War Draft Riots (History Channel Documentary)'

(Monday, July 13, 1863, 10:00 a.m. local time; during the New York City draft riots, part of Opposition to the American Civil War) — The four-day New York City draft riots, widely regarded as the culmination of white working-class discontent with new laws passed by Congress that year to draft men to fight in the ongoing American Civil War, began today when a furious crowd of around 500, led by the volunteer firemen of Engine Company 33 (known as the “Black Joke”), attacked the assistant Ninth District provost marshal’s office, at Third Avenue and 47th Street in the city’s borough of Manhattan, where the second drawing of draft numbers was taking place. Continue reading New York City draft riots erupt in Manhattan during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1863) →

Confederates surrender last major stronghold on Mississippi River during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Vicksburg: Animated Battle Map' (Confederate surrender at 17:00)

(Saturday, July 4, 1863, 10:00 a.m. local time; during the Siege of Vicksburg, part of the Vicksburg Campaign of the western theater of the American Civil War) — The 47-day Siege of Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi, ended today as Confederate Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton officially surrendered his army. Continue reading Confederates surrender last major stronghold on Mississippi River during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1863) →

Battle of Gettysburg ends in decisive Union victory during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1863)

1860s, American Civil War, U.S. Presidents


Video:'Battle Of Gettysburg (Full Documentary)' (July 3, 1863, at 1:00:08)

(Friday, July 3, 1863, approximately 3:35 p.m. local time; during the Battle of Gettysburg, part of the Gettysburg Campaign of the American Civil War) — The three-day American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, ended today in a decisive victory for the North after a dramatic infantry assault by around 12,000 Confederates against the center of the Union line on Cemetery Ridge, known as Pickett’s Charge. Continue reading Battle of Gettysburg ends in decisive Union victory during American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1863) →