Daily Archives: February 1, 2012

First Wednesdays – Burnside Expedition Proclamation

       When Federal forces captured Roanoke Island, North Carolina in February 1862 they began not only a physical battle on the “Rebels” of North Carolina, but also a psychological battle for the hearts and minds of local Union sympathizers and … Continue reading

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