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apr 12, 1861 - Attack of Fort Sumter

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Fort Sumter was a Union controlled fort in South Carolina. The Confederates attacked and the Union surrendered. Fortunately, only 2 soldiers died; however, this would not be the case for the rest of the battles of the Civil War. This attack marked the official start of the Civil War.

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apr 12, 1861
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~ 165 years ago

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