America's Civil War Source
A resource for those interested in the study of America's Civil War
Monday
July 22, 1861
Washington Reels with Defeat

Troops from the Battle of Bull Run shuffle into Washington all day.
General
Georgie B. McClellan is called from Western Virginia to
take command of the army.

The Congress passes the Crittenden Resolution announcing that
the war will be waged " To defend and maintain the supremacy of
the Constitution and to preserve the Union".