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South takes over the fort after hours of continuous shelling.
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First great battle of the Civil War. North was forced to retreat, and LIncoln asked for more volunteers.
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Lee's army retreated back to VA
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Lincoln emancipates all the slaves of any territory still in rebellion.
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Lasted 3 days, both sides suffered heavy casualties - South never fully able to recover. Turning point in the war.
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Burned and destroyed everything within 60 miles of their 300 mi march to Atlanta, Georgia
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Lee surrenders to General Grant
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Assassinated by John Booth.
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