The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President
The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.
This War of 1812 Vet Saw the Battle of Gettysburg from his Porch... and Joined It
John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.
6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
Grant and Twain: How Two American Icons Relived the War in Literature
The Confederate deserter and the victorious Union general shared their reminisces with each other and the country.
10 War Books That Enlighten, Move, and Educate Their Readers
These books examine the burdens of battle, from the Revolutionary War to modern day Iraq.
The 5 Stupidest Losses Of The American Civil War
Confederates and Union troops alike made flawed decisions with fatal consequences.
19 Essential Civil War Books
Explore the history of America's deadliest conflict with gripping fiction and nonfiction.
10 Civil War Battles That Shaped America's Bloodiest Conflict
From 1861 to 1865, these battles determined the fate of the United States.
Watch An Interview With The Last Surviving Witness To The Lincoln Assassination
In 1956, one man reminisced about his experience in the Ford's Theater at age five.
The Union Saved An Ironclad By Deploying $9 Trash Decoy
The USS Indianola was pressed into service before her completion, yet she managed to serve with honor–and be the subject of a thrilling rescue mission.
The True Glory of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
An African American volunteer infantry regiment from Massachusetts gave their courage and their lives to protect the Union.
Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Who Secured the Union’s Victory in the Civil War
Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.
Clotilda, Final Slave Ship to the United States, May Have Just Been Found off the Coast of Alabama
The schooner, lost since 1860, is the last confirmed ship that brought captives from Africa to the United States.
