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Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 1861 (b / w photo)
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Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 1861 (b / w photo)
1555252 Battle of Fort Sumter, 15th April 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 22311322
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
15th 1861 Aftermath April Battleground Beginning Bombardment Brigadier Carolina Civil Confederacy Confederate Documentary Documenting Forces Fort Outbreak Pierre Shoot Out Signature South Southern State States Sumter Trigger Union Unionist Unionists Moultrie
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Battle of Fort Sumter on April 15,1861. Taken by an anonymous American photographer from the 19th century, this image is now part of the collection at the New-York Historical Society in the USA. The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. After seven Southern states declared secession, South Carolina demanded that the US Army abandon its facilities in Charleston Harbor. In response, Major Robert Anderson secretly moved his command to Fort Sumter, a formidable fortress controlling Charleston's entrance. President James Buchanan's attempt to reinforce and resupply Anderson failed when shore batteries fired upon an unarmed merchant ship called Star of the West on January 9,1861. Subsequently, South Carolina authorities seized all Federal property in Charleston except for Fort Sumter. Each mount framing this historic photograph bears a label with a detailed description and date. Additionally, it features an autographed approval note by Confederate Brigadier General Pierre T. Beauregard who emerged victorious during this battle. This image serves as a reminder of how one event can ignite significant changes within a nation's history. It symbolizes both bravery and conflict as well as marking the start of a long and tumultuous period for America - one that would shape its future forever.
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