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Today in History: Second Battle of Bull Run

August 30, 2011 by PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–August 30–the Library of Congress features the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), which ended this date in 1862 with a retreat of Union forces after three days of fighting. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access numerous primary sources and teaching resources related to Bull Run and the Civil War. Bull Run images Bull Run maps Bull Run sheet music First-person account of Bull Run, includes analysis … [Read more...]

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