Major Robert Anderson’s Federal garrison formally surrenders and evacuates Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The war has begun.
Tag: P.G.T. Beauregard
We will conquer or Perish
The bombardment of Fort Sumter ends when Major Robert Anderson agrees to surrender his Federal garrison and evacuate.
The bombardment of Fort Sumter
Confederates open fire on the Federal garrison at Fort Sumter, touching off the most horrific conflict in American history.
Demanding the evacuation of Fort Sumter
Confederates demand the surrender of Fort Sumter, putting North and South on the brink of war.
Rendering Adherence to This Union Perpetual
General Winfield Scott writes a shocking letter recommending the abandonment of not only Fort Sumter but Fort Pickens as well.
No Alternative But a Surrender
Abraham Lincoln begins his first full day as president by receiving an ominous message from Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.