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Lincoln and the Fort Sumter Crisis

When Abraham Lincoln took office in 1861, he admitted that he knew “little about ships.” Yet the first military crisis he faced prior to the… read more

When Abraham Lincoln took office in 1861, he admitted that he knew “little about ships.” Yet the first military crisis he faced prior to the start of the Civil War occurred in the Charleston Harbor at Fort Sumter. Historian Craig Symonds spoke about events leading up to the firing of the first shot. He showed slides during his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience afterward.

“Lincoln and the Ft. Sumter Crisis” was a presentation of the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia and the National Archives in the McGowan Theater. close

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Lincoln and the Fort Sumter Crisis

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Program ID:
298854-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 04, 2011 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jun 05, 2011 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jun 04, 2011 | 6:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 04, 2011 | 10:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 05, 2011 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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