1 January 1863Emancipation ProclamationAbraham Lincoln
Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation
Historical records for United States of America in 1863, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved people in rebellious areas
Emancipation policy makes foreign recognition of the Confederacy less likely
Emancipation Proclamation changes the Civil War into a war for Union and freedom
Attempts to capture Vicksburg but fails
The National Banking Act creates federally chartered banks and a uniform banknote system.
Lincoln signs legislation organizing Idaho Territory
Lincoln signs the act incorporating the National Academy of Sciences
Lincoln issues a proclamation establishing a national Thanksgiving observance
Accidentally killed by one of his soldiers bullets
Takes command of the siege. A Confederate communications centre 235 miles North of New Orleans
Fails for a 2nd time to capture Vicksburg, Grant takes personal command of the siege
1-12 June, sees General Lee delay General Grants advance into Virginia
The only purely cavalry Battle of the war. Stuarts lines are attacked by General Pleasanton but hold out
1-4 July, Union victory marking the turning point of the war
Vicksburg surrenders to the Unionists under Grant
Captures Vicksburg
Vicksburg falls to Union control, giving the Union command of a crucial section of the Mississippi River.
Vicksburg surrenders to the Unionists under Grant. Accepts Confederate surrender under Lt General Pemberton
Surrenders Vicksburg to the Unionists with 25,000 & 90 guns
Surrenders Confederate forces to the Union forces under General Grant
Accepts Confederate surrender under Lt General Pemberton
Lincoln sends his third annual message to Congress
Lincoln announces a reconstruction plan for loyal governments in former Confederate states
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Union troops capture Missionary Ridge during the Battle of Chattanooga
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Lincoln selects Council Bluffs as the eastern terminus for the Union Pacific railroad
Lee captures Vicksburg at the 2nd attempt
Lee captures Vicksburg at the 2nd attempt
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
Lincoln arrives in Gettysburg before the cemetery dedication ceremony
Lincoln attends the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg
Lincoln calls for a new birth of freedom and renewed dedication to preserving the Union
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery
Lincoln honors Union dead and links their sacrifice to the survival of democratic government
Lincoln redefines the Civil War as a struggle for Union and a new birth of freedom
Lincoln speaks after Edward Everett at the Gettysburg cemetery dedication ceremony
West Virginia becomes the 35th state of the Union
Lincoln signs legislation organizing Arizona Territory
National Banking Act creates the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Lincoln signs the National Banking Act creating a system of national banks
The United States observes a national Thanksgiving Day under Lincolns proclamation
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