Tag: confederate

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
Robert M. T. Hunter: States' Rights Advocate and Confederate Leader

21 Apr 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Robert M. T. Hunter, born in Virginia in 1809, was a key figure in 19th-century American politics, advocating for states' rights and serving in the Confederate government.

Politics and Government Military Legal Social Issues General Politics Federal Government Congress State Governments Law Enforcement Robert M. T. Hunter Virginia Confederate States' Rights U.S. Congress American Civil War Politics