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Civil War ‑ This Day In History

The Civil War was America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict, pitting the Union Army against the Confederate States of America. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 620,000 people, with millions more injured and the South left in ruins.

1865

American Civil War ends

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1865

Heavy rain traps Union Army

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1862

The Allegheny Arsenal explodes, killing 78 people

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1864

This Day in History Video: What Happened on September 1

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on April 12

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on April 9

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on July 21

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on July 3

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on September 17

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1862

Battle of Pea Ridge (Elkhorn Tavern), Arkansas

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1864

Union and Confederate forces clash at Darbytown Road outside Richmond

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1864

Hundreds of Union soldiers killed in Fort Pillow Massacre

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