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1863 in United States of America — Page 2
Explore 46 historical events and records for United States of America in 1863.
Historical records for United States of America in 1863
Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 6 of 46 unique records.
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Transcontinental Railroad Terminus
Lincoln selects Council Bluffs as the eastern terminus for the Union Pacific railroad
Battle of Vicksburg, 2nd
Lee captures Vicksburg at the 2nd attempt
Capture of Vicksburg
Lee captures Vicksburg at the 2nd attempt
Invasion of Georgia
Marches the Unionists through Georgia & takes Atlanta 1 Sept & Savannah 22 Dec
New York Draft Riots Coverage
The draft riots struck New York City while the Times covered wartime mobilisation and unrest in its home city.
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