American Civil War

The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a civil war in the United States of America. Eleven Southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America, also known as "the Confederacy". Led by Jefferson Davis, the Confederacy fought for its independence from the United States. ...more

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Shelby Foote
The politicians were in full bay, particularly those of his own party who had been urging, without success, his support of antislavery legislation which he feared would lose him the border states, held to the Union so far by his promise that no such laws would be passed. It also seemed to these Republicans that entirely too many Democrats were seated in high places, specifically in the cabinet and the army; and now their anger was increased by apprehension. About to open their campaigns for reël ...more
Shelby Foote, The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville

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On Lee as commander: "He had a cheerful dignity and could praise them (his men) without seeming to court their favor. ...more
Shelby Foote, The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville

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