jul 21, 1861 - First Battle of Bull Run
Description:
-First major battle in Civil War-Manassas, Virginia
-Union General: Irvin McDowell
-Confederate General: P. T. Beauregard
-North wanted to capture Richmond, Virginia (Capital of Confederacy)
-The South wins the battle
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Date:
jul 21, 1861
Now
~ 164 years ago