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April 14th in the American Civil War?

April 14, 2009 in 1862, 1863, 1865, Did you know? | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

What happened on this day during the Civil War - April 14th?

April 14, 1862 – Gen. Johnston pleads with Davis to be allowed to withdraw his troops from Yorktown. Davis objects.

April 14, 1862 – Federals engage with Quantrill’s raiders in Missouri.

April 14, 1863 – CSA Gen Richard Taylor’s troops abandon Fort Bisland, LA.

April 14, 1865 - Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.

April 14, 1865 - Secretary Seward is stabbed by Booth co-conspirator in assassination attempt.

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