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Report of first doctor to reach Abraham Lincoln after he was shot is found

Posted on June 12, 2012 by civilwarweek

Easy Plugin for AdSense by Unreal The first doctor to reach President Abraham Lincoln after he was shot in a Washington theater rushed to his ceremonial box and found him paralyzed, comatose and leaning against his wife. Dr. Charles Leale … Continue reading →

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Wool-clad Civil War re-enactors brace for heat

Posted on July 24, 2011 by civilwarweek

MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — For all the attention to authenticity, organizers for a major re-enactment marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run can’t replicate one important detail: the weather. Forecasts this weekend in Manassas … Continue reading →

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This week in the Civil War

Posted on April 19, 2011 by civilwarweek

Courtesy of the Associated Press This Week in The Civil War: Lincoln’s proclamation On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issues a proclamation seeking to muster 75,000 volunteer troops and calling a special session of Congress to open July 4th. … Continue reading →

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