Events with tag - William T Sherman

July 22, 1864

Battle of Atlanta

A pivotal Civil War battle fought on July 22, 1864, where Union forces under General Sherman defeated Confederate troops led by General Hood, leading to the capture of Atlanta and helping secure President Lincoln's reelection.

April 9, 1865

End of the American Civil War

The American Civil War concluded through a series of surrenders, beginning with General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, and ending officially with President Johnson's proclamation on August 20, 1866.