Events of The Civil War- Kiara Davidson By Kpdavi17 Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1865 Civil War Jul 21, 1861 1 Battle of Bull Run Jan 1, 1862 General Grant Takes Command Jun 1, 1862 Lee Becomes Commander Dec 11, 1862 Battle Of Fredericksburg Jan 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation Mar 3, 1863 Military Draft Used May 16, 1863 Battle Of Vicksburg Jul 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Nov 19, 1863 Gettysburg Address May 31, 1864 Battle Of Cold Harbor Sep 2, 1864 Sherman Burns Atlanta Dec 4, 1864 Sherman Reaches The Sea Jan 31, 1865 13th Amendment Mar 4, 1865 Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Speech Apr 1, 1865 Richmond Falls Apr 9, 1865 Appomattox Court House Apr 15, 1865 Lincolns' Assassination