Tag: civil_war
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Historic May 10: Transcontinental Railroad Completed, Jefferson Davis Captured
May 10 marks two pivotal historical events: the 1869 completion of the first transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, and the 1865 capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis by Union troops in Georgia.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTransportationMilitary Transcontinental RailroadGolden SpikeJefferson DavisCivil WarPromontory SummitUtah TerritoryGeorgiaU.S. Library of Congress
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Global Conflicts and Research Cuts Dominate 2025 News
The Conversation's year-end newsletter highlights the devastating civil war in Sudan, the impact of U.S. science funding cuts, and looks ahead to continued coverage of global events in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMediaMilitarySocial IssuesAfricaAsiaAustralasiaEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Sudancivil warVolker Türkscience fundingresearchfederal fundingThe Conversation Europe
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Allan Pinkerton: From Abolitionist to Detective Agency Founder
Learn about Allan Pinkerton, the founder of Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency, his role in uncovering an assassination plot against Abraham Lincoln, and his agency's involvement in labor disputes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHistorySocial IssuesLaw EnforcementEmployment and Labor Allan PinkertonPinkerton's National Detective AgencyUnderground RailroadAbraham LincolnCivil WarHaymarket RiotHomestead StrikeU.S. Library of Congress
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Union Navy's 1864 Victory at Mobile Bay Disrupts Confederate Supply Lines
In 1864, the Union navy captured Fort Morgan, Alabama, breaking Confederate dominance in the Gulf of Mexico after Adm. David Farragut exclaimed, “Damn the torpedoes!” and led his fleet to victory.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryHistory Civil WarUnion NavyConfederateFort MorganAlabamaDavid FarragutMilitary HistoryU.S. Library of Congress
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William Kennoch: The Ace Counterfeit Detective of the Post-Civil War Era
Discover the story of William “Bill” Kennoch, a top counterfeit detective in the chaotic post-Civil War era, who combatted widespread currency fraud.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaLegal William KennochU.S. Secret ServicecounterfeitingCivil WarLibrary of CongressDora Kennochlaw enforcementU.S. Library of Congress