America's Civil War Source
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A resource for those interested in the study of America's Civil War
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".