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Burning of Columbia

Panelists talked about the burning of Columbia, South Carolina, during the Civil War, and how the event has been remembered by the city and … read more

Panelists talked about the burning of Columbia, South Carolina, during the Civil War, and how the event has been remembered by the city and in history.

On February 17, 1865, Columbia, South Carolina, surrendered to the Union Army under General William Tecumseh Sherman. The city suffered widespread destruction over the course of the following days. close

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  • Thomas J. Brown Associate Professor University of South Carolina->History Department
  • Don Doyle Professor University of South Carolina->History Department
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Burning of Columbia

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Program ID:
324205-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
First Aired:
Feb 28, 2015 | 6:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Mar 08, 2015 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Feb 28, 2015 | 6:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Feb 28, 2015 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 08, 2015 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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