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The Civil War

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:22:31 GMT

From 1861-1865, Americans battled over preserving their Union and ending slavery. The Civil War is the focus of this section of The Price of Freedom: Americans at War, an online exhibition. This pivotal and complicated period of American history is divided into sections that allow students to focus either on a specific aspect of the war, or the conflict as a whole. The sections included are: John Brown, Fort Sumter, the Battle of Bull Run, major turning points, the war at sea, Wilderness to Appomattox, political leaders, military leaders, soldiers in blue and gray; battles and casualties and Reconstruction and the legacies of the war. A non-flash version of this site is available: The Civil War.

West Point Graduates During the Civil War and Reconstruction

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:04:44 GMT

The Civil War forced West Point graduates to make difficult choices regarding family and friends, and regional and national loyalties. Whether they fought for the North or the South, West Pointers played major roles during the era of Civil War and Reconstruction. Students will learn about the roles that these men played during this pivotal and divisive period. West Point Graduates During the Civil War and Reconstruction is part of the online exhibition West Point in the Making of America.

Lincoln, the Smithsonian, and Science Lecture Video

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:01:01 GMT

In this archived panel discussion, experts compare and contrast the impact of science and technology on the role of the presidency for President Abraham Lincoln and President Barack Obama. The experts explore the interactions between President Lincoln and the Smithsonian Institution, how the Civil War was influenced by technology, and the innovations that could change modern America.

This lecture is one in a series about issues that Abraham Lincoln faced as president that continue to confront the nation today.

Americans at War Collection Search

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:07:40 GMT

Students can use this online collection search to explore hundreds of artifacts related to America's military history. The objects are part of an online exhibition, The Price of Freedom: Americans at War.