Siege of Vicksburg--13, 15, & 17 Corps, Commanded by Gen. U

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Siege of Vicksburg--13, 15, & 17 Corps, Commanded by Gen. U

Siege of Vicksburg--13, 15, & 17 Corps, Commanded by Gen. U.S. Grant, assisted by the Navy under Admiral Porter--Surrender, July 4, 1863. Date c1888. Siege of Vicksburg--13, 15, & 17 Corps, Commanded by Gen. U.S. Grant, assisted by the Navy under Admiral Porter--Surrender, July 4, 1863. Date c1888

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1863 Admiral Assisted Commanded Corps Grant Siege

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This evocative print commemorates a pivotal moment in the American Civil War: the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863. The Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was a crucial strategic objective for the Union forces due to its control over the Mississippi River. The siege of Vicksburg, which lasted from May 18 to July 4, 1863, was led by Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant and involved the combined efforts of the 13th, 15th, and 17th Corps. Grant's tenacity and strategic brilliance paid off when the Confederate forces, under the command of General John C. Pemberton, were forced to surrender. The Union Navy, under the command of Admiral David D. Porter, played a crucial role in the siege by controlling the Mississippi River and preventing Confederate reinforcements from reaching the city. The surrender of Vicksburg marked a significant turning point in the war, as it effectively split the Confederacy in two and opened up the Mississippi River for Union navigation. This print, created around 1888, captures the triumphant scene of Grant and Porter accepting the Confederate surrender, marking the end of the siege and a major victory for the Union forces. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Civil War and the importance of perseverance and strategic planning in achieving military success.

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