Category Archives: Today In Civil War History

Today in Civil War Newspaper History January 12, 1861 New York Illustrated News – NY The Commander of Fort Sumter, South Carolina- Major Robert Anderson This newspaper cover from the New York Illustrated News shows Major Robert Anderson who is … Continue reading →

Today in Civil War Newspaper History January 11, 1862 Forney’s War Press – PA Front Page Vignettes of Union Generals This newspaper article from January 11, 1862 in Forney’s War Press features front page vignettes of seven Union Generals. The … Continue reading →