jul 1, 1863 - Battle of Gettysburg
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The battle of Gettysburg was the major turning point during the Civil War. Lee had one chance to capture New York which likely would have led to a Confederate victory, but his vicious defeat during this battle would force him to retreat back South essentially guaranteeing a Union victory.
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Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age
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