Walt Whitman By Diany0812 Apr 19, 1775 American Revolution began Sep 3, 1783 American Revolution ended May 31, 1819 Walt Whitman was born Jan 1, 1837 Panic of 1837 Jan 1, 1838 The Long Islander first published Jul 8, 1855 Leaves of Grass published Apr 12, 1861 American Civil War started May 10, 1865 American Civil War ended Mar 26, 1892 Walt Whitman's death