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Civil War Timeline-Graziano
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Pony Express
The Pony Express begins it's first run from Saint Joesph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. -
Constitutional Union Party
Former members of the American and Whig parties meet in Baltimore, MD to form the constitutional party. -
Lincoln Elected President
On this date Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States. He represeted the Republican party. -
South Carolina Secedes
On this date South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the Union. This is one of the starting points of the war and this officialy starts the Confederacy. -
Immediate Causes
South Carolina issues the Declaration of Immediate Causes, which officially clairifes their secession, -
Confederacy Formed
The Confederate States of America are officialy formed. Jefferson Davis, former U.S army officer, becomes president. -
Lincoln Sworn In
President Abraham Lincoln is officialy sworn in as the 16th president of the United States. -
Fort Sumter Attacked
Confederates open fire on Fort Sumter with 50 cannons in Charleston, South Carolina. The Civil War officially begins. -
Virginia Secedes
Virginia secedes from the Union followed by Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. This forms an eleven state confederacy with a population of 9 million people. -
Proclamation of Blockade
President Lincoln issues a proclamation of blockade against Southern ports. This limits the ability for the South to be well supplied. -
General War Order No. 1
President Lincoln issues General War Order No. 1 calling for all U.S naval and land forces to advance. -
Victory for Grant
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Henry then Fort Donelson ten days later. Earns nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant. -
Lincoln's Son Dies
President Lincoln is struck with greif when his eleven year old son, William, dies from fever. Most likely caused by drinking polluted water from the White House. -
Lee Takes Command
Robert. E. Lee assumes command of the Confederate forces. Taking over for the wounded Johnston. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves is issued by President Lincoln. -
Final Proclamation
Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves held in territories by the Confederacy. The war now becomes a struggle for the aboltiion of slavery. -
Grant Placed In Command
Gen.Grant is placed in command of the Army of the West, with orders to capture Vicksburg. -
"Stonewall" Dies
The South suffers a huge blow as Stonewall Jackson dies from his wounds. His last words, "Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees." -
Invasion
Gen.Lee commences his second invasion of the North. Heading into Pennsylvania in a campaign that will lead to Gettysburg, -
Gettysburg
The tide of the war turns as the South are defeated at Gettysburg. The battle lasted 3 days. -
Gen.Grant In Command
President Lincoln appoints Gen.Grant to command all armies in the United States. -
Grant's Mistake
A costly mistake by Grant leads to 7,000 Union casulaties in 20 minutes at Cold Harbor in Virginia. -
Missed Opportunity
Union forces miss an opportunity to capture Petersburg and cut off Confederate rail lines. This begins a nine month seige of Petersburg, -
McClellan Nominated
Democrats nominate George McClellan to run against Lincoln. -
Lincoln Re-Elected
Abraham Lincoln is re-elected winning 55 percent of the popular vote. -
13th Amendment
U.S congress approves the 13th amendment to officially abolish slavery. -
Peace Conference
A peace conference occurs as President Lincoln meets with Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens at Hampton Roads in Virginia. -
Lincoln Inauguration
Inauguration ceremonies begin for Lincoln in Washington. -
Lee Surrenders
Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders the Confederate army to Ulysees S. Grant. The war ends, celebrations break out in Washington. -
Lincoln Dies
Lincoln dies at officially 7:22 in the morning after being shot by John Wilkes Booth the night before. Andrew Johnson assumes the presidency.
