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Fort SumterFort in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, USA, 6.5 km/4 mi southeast of Charleston. The first shots of the US Civil War were fired here on 12 April 1861, after its commander had refused the call to surrender made by the Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard. The attack was successful, with the South holding the fort until 1865; it had been prompted by President Lincoln's refusal to evacuate the fort and his decision instead to send reinforcements. Southern leaders felt they must attack to lend weight to their claims of independence. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fort Sumter, South Carolina, was one of a few Union Army bases left in Confederate territory. Tourists flock to the state's historic sites like Fort Sumter National Monument, so the state realizes the need to preserve such places and, hence, prepare students for preservation arts. As in every Southern town, there are numerous memorials to the Civil War (which started when the Confederates attacked Fort Sumter, which guards Charleston harbour). |
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