Civil War By cartermarin Apr 12, 1861 Fort Sumter Jun 1, 1862 Robert E. Lee assumes command of the Confederate Army Sep 23, 1862 Emancipation Proclamation Emancipation Proclamation May 10, 1863 Death of "Stonewall" Jackson Death of "Stonewall" Jackson Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Gettysburg Jul 3, 1863 Picket's Charge Mar 9, 1864 Grant takes command of the Union Army Nov 5, 1864 Sherman's March to the Sea Mar 4, 1865 Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address Apr 9, 1865 Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse Appomattox Courthouse
