New York City during the American Civil War was a bustling American city that provided a major source of troops, supplies, equipment and financing for the Union Army. Powerful New York politicians and
View of New York City, 1863
Broadway in 1860
The 7th New York Militia Regiment leaving for Washington, D.C., April 19, 1861
Recruiting tents in New York City
First Battle of Bull Run
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The First Battle of Bull Run, called the Battle of First Manassas by Confederate forces, was the first major battle of the American Civil War. The battle was fought on July 21, 1861, in Prince William
Struggle on a Manassas, Virginia bridge during the Union army's retreat in 1861 depicted in an engraving by William Ridgway based on a drawing by F. O. C. Darley
Pres. Abraham Lincoln, USA
Pres. Jefferson Davis, CSA
Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott, General in Chief, USA