The Civil War
California During the Civil War
2013-08-03T18:00:10-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYTVlXC8yMDEzMDgwMzE4MDExMDAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Charles Fracchia, former president of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, talked about California’s role in the Civil War. He spoke about the strong partisan feelings about secession among Confederate sympathizers, particularly in Southern California, and the measures taken to protect the state against the Confederates. He also talked about the troops from the state who volunteered for both the Union and Confederate armies. This event took place at the Old Mint building in San Francisco.
Charles Fracchia, former president of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, talked about California’s role in the Civil War. He…
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Charles Fracchia, former president of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, talked about California’s role in the Civil War. He spoke about the strong partisan feelings about secession among Confederate sympathizers, particularly in Southern California, and the measures taken to protect the state against the Confederates. He also talked about the troops from the state who volunteered for both the Union and Confederate armies. This event took place at the Old Mint building in San Francisco. close
Charles Fracchia, former president of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, talked about California’s role in the Civil War. He… read more
Charles Fracchia, former president of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society, talked about California’s role in the Civil War. He spoke about the strong partisan feelings about secession among Confederate sympathizers, particularly in Southern California, and the measures taken to protect the state against the Confederates. He also talked about the troops from the state who volunteered for both the Union and Confederate armies. This event took place at the Old Mint building in San Francisco. close
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