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Soldiers after the evacuation of the defeated Union forces, Battle of Fort Sumter
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Soldiers after the evacuation of the defeated Union forces, Battle of Fort Sumter
1555254 Soldiers after the evacuation of the defeated Union forces, Battle of Fort Sumter, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12-14, 1861) was the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter, near Charleston, South Carolina, that started the American Civil War. Following declarations of secession by seven Southern states, South Carolina demanded that the US Army abandon its facilities in Charleston Harbor. On December 26, 1860, Major Robert Anderson of the U.S. Army surreptitiously moved his small command from the indefensible Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island to Fort Sumter, a substantial fortress controlling the entrance of Charleston Harbor. An attempt by U.S. President James Buchanan to reinforce and resupply Anderson, using the unarmed merchant ship Star of the West, failed when it was fired upon by shore batteries on January 9, 1861. South Carolina authorities then seized all Federal property in the Charleston area, except for Fort Sumter.
Each mount bears a label with a full description of the image and its date, and features an autographed approval note by the victorious Confederate Brigadier General Pierre T. Beaureguard.); eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22311324
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Aftermath Artillery Battleground Beginning Bombardment Brigadier Cannon Cannons Carolina Chimney Chimneys Civil Confederacy Confederate Defeat Documentary Documenting Forces Fort Outbreak Rooftops Shoot Out Signature South Southern State States Sumter Surrender Trigger Union Moultrie
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This print captures a poignant moment in American history - the aftermath of the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861. The defeated Union soldiers are seen here, their expressions reflecting the toll of war and defeat. This photograph, taken by an anonymous American photographer from the 19th century, is now part of the esteemed collection at the New-York Historical Society. The Battle of Fort Sumter marked a significant turning point that ignited the flames of the American Civil War. Following secession declarations by seven Southern states, South Carolina demanded that Union forces abandon their facilities in Charleston Harbor. In response, Major Robert Anderson secretly moved his command to Fort Sumter as tensions escalated. President James Buchanan's attempt to reinforce and resupply Anderson failed when Confederate batteries fired upon an unarmed merchant ship on January 9,1861. Subsequently, South Carolina authorities seized all Federal property in Charleston except for Fort Sumter. Each mount bearing this powerful image includes a label with a detailed description and date. Notably, it also features an autographed approval note by Confederate Brigadier General Pierre T. Beaureguard - symbolizing victory for the Confederacy. As we gaze upon this historic photograph today, we are reminded of both the human cost and political complexities that led to one of America's most devastating conflicts: brother against brother on battlefields like Fort Sumter.
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