The First Battle of Bull Run: Anticipated Union Triumph Leads to TragedyToday in History: First Battle of Bull Run brief background & primary sources Related resourcesToday in History: Second Battle of Bull Run Civil War primary sources, secondary sources, teaching resourcesThe Triumphs and Tragedies of the Transcontinental RailroadToday in History: Transcontinental Railroad Completed primary sources, secondary sources, related resourcesReconstruction: … [Read more...]
Today in History: Ulysses S. Grant
April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–April 27–the Library of Congress features Ulysses S. Grant, born on this day in 1822. Find out more about this military leader and U.S. president by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary sources and resources about the 17th president of the United States.BackgroundStories from America’s LibraryUlysses S. Grant Was Born April 27, 1822 General Ulysses S. Grant Attempted to Take Vicksburg, Mississippi May 19, … [Read more...]
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