1861 in the United States
Events from the year 1861 in the United States. This year marked the beginning of the American Civil War.
March 4: Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th U.S. president
Hannibal Hamlin becomes the 15th U.S. vice president
July 21: Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run
November 6: Jefferson Davis elected President of the CSA
1860 in the United States
Events from the year 1860 in the United States.
Abraham Lincoln is elected president with no support from the South