Civil War Timeline

Election

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln is elected 16th president of the United States

Inaguration

Mar 4, 1861

President Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated

Beginning

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil War officially begins

First Land Battle

Jun 10, 1861

Battle of Big Bethel, the first land battle of the war in Virginia

Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

Battle of Bull Run takes place

Surrender

Feb 6, 1862

Surrender of Fort Henry, Tennessee

Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

The battle of Antietam takes place. Bloodiest single day battle. Emancipation Proclamation introduced to free slaves in the Confederate States.

Gettysburg

Period: Jul 1, 1863 to Jul 3, 1863

The battle of Gettysburg takes place- bloodiest battle of the Civil War

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

President Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address

General

Mar 2, 1864

Ulysses S. Grant is appointed lieutenant general

2nd Term

Jun 8, 1864

Abraham Lincoln is nominated for a second term as president.

Assassination

Apr 14, 1865

President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth.

End

May 26, 1865

The Civil War officially ends.