Tag: civil_war

Historic May 10: Transcontinental Railroad Completed, Jefferson Davis Captured

10 May 2026 8:01 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

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 Government Business Conflict General Politics Federal Government Transportation Military Transcontinental Railroad Golden Spike Jefferson Davis Civil War Promontory Summit Utah Territory Georgia U.S. Library of Congress
Global Conflicts and Research Cuts Dominate 2025 News

19 Dec 2025 8:51 a.m. · Source: The Conversation Europe

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 Government Science & Technology World Media Military Social Issues Africa Asia Australasia Europe General Politics Federal Government Environment Climate Change Digital and Print Publishing Medical Science Law Enforcement Sudan civil war Volker Türk science funding research federal funding The Conversation Europe
Allan Pinkerton: From Abolitionist to Detective Agency Founder

25 Aug 2025 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

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 Government Business History Social Issues Law Enforcement Employment and Labor Allan Pinkerton Pinkerton's National Detective Agency Underground Railroad Abraham Lincoln Civil War Haymarket Riot Homestead Strike U.S. Library of Congress
Union Navy's 1864 Victory at Mobile Bay Disrupts Confederate Supply Lines

23 Aug 2025 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

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 Government Military History Civil War Union Navy Confederate Fort Morgan Alabama David Farragut Military History U.S. Library of Congress
William Kennoch: The Ace Counterfeit Detective of the Post-Civil War Era

23 Jun 2025 9:06 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

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 Government Business Media Legal William Kennoch U.S. Secret Service counterfeiting Civil War Library of Congress Dora Kennoch law enforcement U.S. Library of Congress