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Battle of Fort Sumter (apr 12, 1861 – apr 14, 1861)

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After the secession of seven states from the Union, Lincoln attempted to send supplies to Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The Confederates opened fire on the fort and after 34 hours the Union forces surrendered.

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Date:

apr 12, 1861
apr 14, 1861
~ 2 days