Vicksburg Battlefield

Civil War Day

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April 13th 2010
Geo: 31.5592, -91.3982We started off with the Vicksburg Battlefield Park which is a 16 mile drive through the actual area of the battlefield and there are monuments and markers to the various commanders, divisions and states involed in the battle. Twenty thousand lost their lives in the battle which is considered the deciding battle of the civil war. The Union forces prevailed and it was the end ... read more

North America » United States » Mississippi » Natchez

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more