165 YEARS AGO: The U.S. Congress defiantly resolves that the defeat at Bull Run will not stop the Federals from achieving ultimate victory.
Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
165 YEARS AGO: The U.S. Congress defiantly resolves that the defeat at Bull Run will not stop the Federals from achieving ultimate victory.
A new U.S. law is enacted in the continuing effort to raise money for the war. This builds upon the notion of income taxation.