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The Civil War 150 is an immersive online experience, featuring infographics, historian picks and topical information, that highlights the 150 people, places, events and technology that defined America's greatest conflict. The interactive commemorates the Civil War's 150th Anniversary, and utilizes six thematic infographics to create an even more engaging "who knew?" experience:
Five Deadliest Battles – Nearly a quarter of a million men were killed or wounded during the five bloodiest clashes of the Civil War. Find out what happened at Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Court House and the Wilderness.
Who They Were – Some wore blue and some wore gray, but the 3 million soldiers who fought in the Civil War had more in common than you might expect.
West Point Warriors – Almost 900 West Point alums served in the Civil War—in fact, they faced off against each other in 55 of the war's 60 major battles.
Paying for the War – Costing $146 billion in today's money, the Civil War saw rampant inflation—9000% in the South by the end of the war—and the first U.S. income tax.
Weapons of War – The Napoleon field gun, the minie ball, the Spencer repeating rifle, the telegraph and the railroad all helped to turn the tide of battle and changed the face of warfare forever.
How They Died – One in four soldiers—620,000 people—died as a result of the Civil War. That's 2 percent of the population—6.14 million people in today's terms.
Civil War 150
Interactives (2)
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Booth: The Final Days
Booth: The Final DaysInteractive
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Civil War 150
Civil War 150Interactive
Videos (14)
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The Final Days of John Wilkes Booth
The Final Days of John Wilkes BoothVideo Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
After a 12-day manhunt, Union soldiers catch up to presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice David Herold.
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On the Trail of John Wilkes Booth
On the Trail of John Wilkes BoothVideo Clip (2:11)
Video Clip (2:11)
Did John Wilkes Booth really die 12 days after assassinating Abraham Lincoln, or did he secretly escape with Confederate aid?
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham LincolnVideo Clip (3:48)
Video Clip (3:48)
Today he is known as one of the greatest American presidents, but at the time of his election no one would have predicted Lincoln's success.
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The Diary of Lincoln's Assassin
The Diary of Lincoln's AssassinVideo Clip (2:24)
Video Clip (2:24)
As a fugitive on the run, John Wilkes Booth recorded his version of the Lincoln assassination in a diary, but some of his secrets are lost to history.
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Lincoln's Most Pivotal Speech
Lincoln's Most Pivotal SpeechVideo Clip (3:02)
Video Clip (3:02)
Which of President Lincoln's many eloquent speeches was the most important?
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America and the Civil War
America and the Civil WarVideo Clip (4:04)
Video Clip (4:04)
Discover how the bloodiest war in American history transformed the face of the nation.
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Civil War in One Word
Civil War in One WordVideo Clip (1:13)
Video Clip (1:13)
If you had just one word to describe the Civil War, what would it be?
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What was in Lincoln's Pockets?
What was in Lincoln's Pockets?Video Clip (2:16)
Video Clip (2:16)
Ordinary items such as spectacles, a handkerchief and confederate cash were discovered inside the pockets of President Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated.
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Abraham Lincoln's Second InauguralVideo Clip (2:11)
Video Clip (2:11)
Lincoln's second inaugural address somberly intoned the sacrifices made to end slavery and preserve the Union while calling for mutual forgiveness between North and South as the work of rebuilding began.
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The Lincoln Assassination Plot
The Lincoln Assassination PlotVideo Clip (4:04)
Video Clip (4:04)
The assassination of President Lincoln was just one part of a larger plot to decapitate the federal government of the U.S. after the Civil War.
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The Aftermath of the Lincoln Assassination
The Aftermath of the Lincoln AssassinationVideo Clip (2:02)
Video Clip (2:02)
A stunned nation launches a massive manhunt for President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
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The Assassination of Lincoln
The Assassination of LincolnVideo Clip (2:06)
Video Clip (2:06)
John Wilkes Booth had unobstructed access to President Lincoln on the night of his assassination at Ford's Theater.
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The Motives of John Wilkes Booth
The Motives of John Wilkes BoothVideo Clip (3:49)
Video Clip (3:49)
historians speculate that John Wilkes Booth was aided in his plot against Lincoln, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
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Behind the Assassin
Behind the AssassinVideo Clip (1:23)
Video Clip (1:23)
A closer look at why John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
Photo Galleries (1)
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln(19 Photos)
19 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
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