Grant Named General of the Army of the United States
July 25, 1866, Ulysses S Grant was named General of the Army of the United States.
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NYC Draft Riots Start
July 13, 1863, the New York City draft riots began.
The Battle of Gettysburg Ends
July 3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg came to a dramatic conclusion.
Juneteenth
June 19, 1865, slavery in America is officially ended.
Lincoln Shot
April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and fatally wounded at Ford's Theatre.
Star Spangled Banner Adopted
March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the national anthem of America.
Field Order 15
January 16, 1865, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman issued special field order number 15.
Lincoln Elected
November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President.
Atlanta Compromise Speech
September 18, 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered the "Atlanta Compromise."