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A Ball at Sunrise

by testsuphomeAdmin — A Ball at Sunrise began on the morning of March 8, with Confederate artillery stationed at Fort Moultrie and Cummings Point firing their guns, initially seeming to be part of a routine practice drill. The first three shots fired were blanks, creating no harm or concern, but the subsequent rounds unexpectedly included a live cannonball. This shot traveled dangerously close to Fort Sumter, striking the water about thirty yards away and ricocheting off the surface, causing damage to the fort's wharf. This…
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“Pimp!”

by testsuphomeAdmin — “Pimp!” Lincoln’s Special Train arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on February 13, amid a highly charged political atmosphere. This date coincided with the day Congress was scheduled to certify the electoral votes, marking a critical moment in American history. At the same time, Virginia’s secession convention convened, adding to the tension. Lincoln’s entourage, including Major Anderson’s brother, Larz Anderson, traveled in an expanded train composed of three cars. The weather was remarkably clear, as…
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