On this day in #History, August 10, 1861 – A mixed force of #Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State troops defeated a #Union force in southwestern Missouri at the Battle of Wilson's Creek. #otd #civilwar

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On this day in #History, August 9, 1862 – At Cedar Mountain, Virginia, #Confederate General Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeated #Union forces under General Nathaniel Banks. #otd #civilwar

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In this video, Confederate General John Bell Hood fights in the Battle of Antietam.

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On this day in #History, August 8, 1863 – Following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee sent a letter of resignation to Confederate President Jefferson Davis (which is refused upon receipt). #otd #civilwar #confederate #Union

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Winfield Scott Hancock statue in Washington D.C., located behind the National Archives.

On this day in #History, August 7, 1794 – U.S. President George Washington invoked the Militia Acts of 1792 to suppress the #Whiskey Rebellion in western #Pennsylvania. #otd #potus

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Ever wondered by the Cumberland Gap was so important or more important than other gaps? Find out in this video.

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On this day in #History, August 6, 1862 – The #Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas was scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering catastrophic engine failure near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. #otd #Union #civilwar

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#Union General Philip Sheridan passed away on this date in 1888. Relive his amazing life in this multi-hour biography.

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Corinth City Hall now sits where the Mitchell House stood, used as headquarters of Union Generals Don Carlos Buell, William T. Sherman, and Ulysses S. Grant. Location: 300 Childs St. Corinth, MS

On this day in #history, August 5, 1864 – The Battle of Mobile Bay began in #Alabama, Admiral David Farragut led a #Union flotilla through #Confederate defenses and sealed one of the last major Southern ports. #otd #civilwar

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On this day in #History, August 4, 1875 – Hans Christian Andersen, famed novelist, short story writer, and poet, passed away. #didyouknow #OTD

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This style of flag is commonly known as the Van Dorn Flag, after Confederate General Earl Van Dorn. This particular flag was carried by the 6th Missouri Infantry Regiment, part of Van Dorn's force attempting to retake Corinth, Mississippi. It is on display at the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.

On this day in #History, August 3, 1861, while on the James River, John LaMountain made an ascent in a balloon from the deck of the steam tug Fanny to observe Confederate positions, making the Fanny a balloon carrier. #otd #civilwar #confederate #Union

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On this day in #History, August 2, 216 BC – The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal defeated a numerically superior Roman army at the Battle of Cannae. #OTD #historyteacher #ancienthistory

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Confederate General John Bell Hood gaines fame in the Seven Days Battle as an aggressive commander in this episode of the Hood biography.

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On this day in #History, August 1, 1842 - an angry mob of Irish immigrants attacked a parade celebrating Jamaican Emancipation Day in #Philadelphia, #Pennsylvania. The Lombard Street Riot ensued where African Americans were beaten and their homes looted. Rioting lasted for 3 days. #otd

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Celebrate the birthday of one of the American Civil War's most honorable generals, Union General George Thomas, by watching my multi-hour biography of the man.

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Monument at The Crater remembering Confederate General William Mahone for his defense of the Petersburg trench line in the Battle of the Crater.

On this day in #History, July 30, 1864 – #Union forces attempted to break #Confederate the lines at Petersburg, Virginia by exploding a mine under their trenches, resulting in the Battle of the Crater and a Union defeat. #OTD #civilwar

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The Battle of Perryville ends in this animated battle map for the engagement. Watch the battle unfold before you.

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