Wade-Davis Bill, FactsOn December 8, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln announced his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction outlining lenient Reconstruction terms for the…
Wade-Davis Bill, SummaryThe Wade-Davis Bill was an attempt to impose harsh Reconstruction terms on the South. It was co-authored by Ohio Senator Benjamin Wade and Maryland Congressman Henry Winter Davis in 1864. The bill was pocket vetoed by President Lincoln.
Wade, Benjamin Franklin - BiographyBenjamin Wade was a U.S. Senator from Ohio, a founder of the Republican Party, and a harsh critic of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson during and after the American Civil War.
Wade, Benjamin Franklin - FactsKey facts about Benjamin Wade, a U.S. Senator from Ohio, a founder of the Republican Party, and a harsh critic of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson during and after the American Civil War.
Wallace, Lewis - BiographyLew Wallace served as a general officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and he was the author of the highly-acclaimed novel, Ben Hur, A Tale of the Christ.
Wallace, Lewis - FactsKey facts about Lew Wallace, a general officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and author of the highly-acclaimed novel, Ben Hur, A Tale of the Christ.
Ward, Artemas - Ward HouseArtemas Ward was the first commander-in-chief of the American forces during the Revolutionary War. This video provides an overview of his house at the General Artemas Ward House Museum in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Ward, Artemas - BiographyArtemas Ward was a general in the Massachusetts militia at the outset of the American Revolution. He assumed command of the colonial forces during the early days of the Siege of Boston and directed operations until General George Washington arrived in July 1775.
Ward, Artemas - Ward House MuseumArtemas Ward was the first commander-in-chief of the American forces during the Revolutionary War. This video provides an overview of the General Artemas Ward House Museum in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Ward, Artemas - The GeneralArtemas Ward was the first commander-in-chief of the American forces during the Revolutionary War.
Ward, Artemas - Ward FamilyArtemas Ward was the first commander-in-chief of the American forces during the Revolutionary War. This video provides about his family from the General Artemas Ward House Museum in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Ward, Henry - BiographyHenry Ward was a politician from Rhode Island. He was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress in 1765 and served many years as the Secretary of State of the Rhode Island government.
Ware Bottom Church, Battle of - SummaryFought on May 20, 1864, the Battle of Ware Bottom Church was the final engagement of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign.
Warner, Seth - BiographySeth Warner was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and led the Green Mountain Boys. He led his men during the Canada Campaign and fought in the Battle of Hubbardton and the Battle of Bennington, which led to the surrender of the British army at Saratoga.
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble - BiographyMajor General Gouverneur K. Warren was a prominent Union officer, who led the 5th Army Corps of the Army of the Potomac, until Major General Philip Sheridan relieved him of his command following the Battle of Five Forks in 1865.
Warren, Gouverneur Kemble - FactsKey facts about Major General Gouverneur K. Warren, a prominent Union officer, who led the 5th Army Corps of the Army of the Potomac, until Major General Philip Sheridan relieved him of his command following the Battle of Five Forks in 1865.
Warren, Joseph - BiographyJoseph Warren was an an active and vocal opponent of British colonial policies prior to the American Revolution.
Warren, Joseph - Portrait by John NormanJoseph Warren was one of the early leaders of the fight for independence in Boston. He wrote the Suffolk Resolves, and participated in the Battle of Concord, and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Warren, Mercy Otis - FactsMercy Otis Warren was a prominent writer and advocate of independence during the American Revolution.