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The Civil War & Reconstruction

Richard Youngdahl

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org

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39:09

#41 THE PURSUIT OF VICTORY

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/09/15

In which we discuss the Confederate and Union war aims & strategy at the beginning of the Civil War. Plus, we look at the Union's move in May 1861 to seize Alexandria, Virginia- just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:30

#40 ROBERT E LEE

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/09/09

In which we use this episode to give a short biography of Robert E Lee's life, up to April 1861 when he resigned his commision in the U.S. Army and took command of Virginia's military forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:56

#39 THE BLOCKADE

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/09/02

In which we discuss the April 19, 1861 proclamation by which Abraham Lincoln declared a blockade of the Confederacy. And we also look at the Confederate seizure of the important Gosport navy yard a few days later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:50

#38 SIEGE OF WASHINGTON (Part the Second)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/08/26

In which we wrap up our discussion of the dark days in April 1861 when Washington, DC was cut off from the North and in danger from Confederate invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:30

#37 SIEGE OF WASHINGTON (Part the First)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/08/18

In which we relate the events in the dark days of April 1861, when Washington DC was cut off from the loyal states of the North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:31

#36 SECESSION! PART DEUX

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/08/12

In which we talk about Abraham Lincoln's April 15th call for 75,000 militia to suppress the rebellion, and the subsequent secession of Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, & North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:01

#35 FORT SUMTER (Part the Fifth)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/08/04

In which we discuss the bombardment of Sumter by the Confederate artillery batteries, and then the fort's evacuation by Major Robert Anderson & his men on April 14, 1861. Before the conclusion of the episode, we also tackle the questions: "What caused secession?" and "What caused the war?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:08

#34 FORT SUMTER (Part the Fourth): "AND THE WAR CAME"

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/07/28

In which we discuss Lincoln's relief expedition to Fort Sumter, the Confederate government's decision to reduce the fort, and the opening shot of the bombardment on April 12, 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:54

#33 FORT SUMTER (Part the Third)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/07/21

In which we continue our discussion of the escalating crisis over the possession of Fort Sumter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:30

#32 LINCOLN'S INAUGURATION

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/07/15

In which we look at Abraham Lincoln's inaugural journey from Illinois to Washington, D.C. and then his inauguration as the sixteenth President of the United States on March 4, 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:11

#31 FORT SUMTER (Part the Second)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/07/07

In which we continue our discussion of the events surrounding the growing crisis over the possession of Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:13

#30 FORT SUMTER (Part the First)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/07/01

In which we discuss the dramatic events surrounding the growing crisis over the possession of Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:33

#29 LINCOLN BUILDS A CABINET

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/06/17

In which we look at how Abraham Lincoln used the time between his election victory and his inauguration as president to build his celebrated "team of rivals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:47

#28 ESCALATING CRISIS

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/06/09

In which we head back north of the Mason-Dixon Line to see what was going on with Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois and with the powers-that-be in Washington, D.C. during the steady escalation of the secession crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:15

#27 JEFFERSON DAVIS (Part the Second)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/06/03

In which we continue the biographical sketch of Jefferson Davis's life in order to bring him up to speed with where we are on the podcast timeline, the year 1861. We end this episode by taking a look at the formation of the Confederate cabinet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:48

#26 JEFFERSON DAVIS (Part the First)

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/05/28

In which we use a special two-part biography of Jefferson Davis to bring his life up to speed with where we currently are on the podcast timeline, the year 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:23

Bonus Episode: NORTH & SOUTH ON EVE OF WAR

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/05/20

In which we take a look at some of the major differences between North & South on the eve of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:32

#25 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/05/19

In which we discuss the birth of the Confederate States of America at Montgomery, Alabama in February 1861. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:24

#24 "REBELLION THUS SUGAR-COATED"

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/05/11

In which we continue our discussion by asking if the southern states had a right to secede, or if secession was rebellion. Then, we look at the message the secession commissioners spread throughout the South in late 1860/early 1861. Our book recommendation for this episode is "Apostles of Disunion" by Charles B. Dew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:32

#23 SECESSION FEVER

The Civil War & Reconstruction ·

2013/05/06

In which we look at how seven southern states withdrew from the Union between Abraham Lincoln's election and his inauguration. We answer the question: What was behind the secession of these states? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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