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HISTORY Under - Cleveland Civil War Roundtable

... Two of the greatest obstacles to a naval assault were Forts Jackson and St. Philip, situated on opposing banks of the Mississippi River 70 miles south of New Orleans. c The two garrisons were able to hold Adm. David Farragut’s flotilla at bay for a week before the Union gunboats broke through. Altho ...
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... Executive order of the President Applied only to Slaves in Rebellious states (except those already under Union control- TN, West VA, Southern Louisiana) Stated as of January 1, 1863 “I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States and parts of States are, and hen ...
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Capture of New Orleans



The capture of New Orleans (April 25 – May 1, 1862) during the American Civil War was an important event for the Union. Having fought past Forts Jackson and St. Philip, the Union was unopposed in its capture of the city itself, which was spared the destruction suffered by many other Southern cities. However, the controversial and confrontational administration of the city by its U.S Army military governor caused lasting resentment. This capture of the largest Confederate city was a major turning point and an incident of international importance.
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