Presidential History Blog
When Abraham Lincoln became President, he knew very little about the military. He learned quickly.
The Bull Run Debacle
The first Battle of Bull Run was a disaster for the Union Army.
The Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, was an eye-opener on many levels. The Union forces, mostly short term volunteers, had little training or experience, perhaps too much hoo-rahing, and a belief that one big brouhaha would be fought, the Rebs whipped, and the so-called “war” wo...
Published on August 14, 2017 14:48