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‘Midnight on the Potomac’ Review: The Civil War’s Last Gasp

As the Confederate position deteriorated, supporters of the South grew desperate. Some plotted acts of terror against the ...
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10 Cents, Fractional Currency, United States, 1864 - 1869

Object Details Description (Brief) One (1) 10 cent note, obverse specimen United States, 1864 - 1869 Obverse Image: Bust of George Washington. Obverse Text: ACT OF MARCH 3D. 1863. / FURNISHED ONLY BY ...
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Great Central Fair, U.S. Sanitary Commission medal, United States, 1864

Object Details obverse engraver Paquet, Anthony C. reverse engraver Paquet, Anthony C. manufacturer United States Mint Description (Brief) One (1) Great Central Fair, U.S. Sanitary Commission medal ...
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Constitution of the United States - The Heritage Foundation

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure ...