Richmond Burns
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Richmond Burns
Though a primary target for the Union, the Confederate capital was not taken until 1865 : fires were started not by the incoming Federals but the departing Confederates
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1865 Burns Capital Confederate Confederates Departing Federals Fires Incoming Primary Richmond Started Target
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April 1865: The Fall of Richmond - A Historical Moment Captured in Time by Mary Evans Picture Library The fall of Richmond, the Confederate capital, on April 3, 1865, was a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. Despite being a primary target for the Union forces, the city was not taken by the incoming Federals but rather by the departing Confederates. In an attempt to prevent the Union army from capturing their government and military resources, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee ordered the destruction of key infrastructure and public buildings. In this evocative image from Mary Evans Picture Library, the aftermath of the Confederate retreat is captured as flames engulf the buildings of Richmond. The Union army, led by General Ulysses S. Grant, entered the city on April 2, 1865, but it was the Confederates who set the fires that would leave a lasting mark on the landscape. The smoke rising from the ruins bears witness to the intensity of the conflict that had raged through the city for over three years. The image, titled "Richmond Burns," offers a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations and infrastructure. The historical significance of this event is underscored by the fact that Richmond was the first major Confederate city to fall to the Union forces, marking the beginning of the end of the Civil War. This poignant photograph invites us to reflect on the sacrifices made during this period of American history and the resilience of the people who lived through it.
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