Civil War Leaders
Learn more about the Union and Confederate leaders who defined the Civil War era.
William J. Hardee
William Joseph Hardee was a very successful member of the United States military before the outbreak of the Civil War. He began his career after...
Lewis “Lew” Wallace
Lewis “Lew” Wallace, a veteran of the Mexican-American War and Indiana State Senator, was appointed colonel of the 11th Indiana Infantry at the...
Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" Speech
Abraham Lincoln gave his now iconic "House Divided" speech upon receiving the Illinois Republican Party's nomination for a seat in the United States...
General Sherman's Christmas Gift for President Lincoln
A telegram from General Sherman to President Lincoln informing him of the capture of the city of Savannah, Georgia.
Theodore Harvey Barrett
Theodore Harvey Barrett had the distinction of commanding Union forces in the last battle of the Civil War. Not much is known about Barrett's life. He...
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