‘Let us always be willing to give them whatever credit is their due.’ 186,000 men of African descent fought for the Union in the Civil War. Here are some antique portraits showing just a few of these soldiers.
Lee has surrendered! Domestic treason is utterly suppressed and punished — freedom extended to all the people — the South conquered — the rebellion at an end — and peace with a Union restored and purified nigh at hand.
The Emancipation Proclamation President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war.
Fourth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers Concord, New Hampshire (1861) The Eagle and the Harp – Irish recruitment poster from the Civil War Come with
Abe Lincoln’s sister-in-law casts first vote at age of 103 “I’m old enough to vote, ain’t I?”‘ jestingly asked “Grandma” Sarah Todd, 103, sister-in-law of
“In defense of the Union and the Constitution” Here is is a certificate that was printed to be given to volunteers serving in the Union Army
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