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Broadside announcing the First Battle of Manassas, Whig and Observer Extra
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Broadside announcing the First Battle of Manassas, Whig and Observer Extra
696033 Broadside announcing the First Battle of Manassas, Whig and Observer Extra, after 22 July 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33x16 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: " Headline states " Glorious News! From Virginia! The Battle of Manassas. Our Arm Victorious." The first excerpt, from the Columbus Republic Extra 21 July 1861, reports that General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregards horse was shot from underneath him, and that nine hundred Union troops and sixty Confederate troops were killed. A second dispatch relates that Northern reports claimed the engagement at Manassas Junction was a Union victory. A third dispatch, reported 22 July from Louisville, Kentucky, and Washington, D.C. cites a Confederate victory. Possibly printed as an extra version of the Richmond Whig; heading states " Whig and Observer-- Extra." The First Battle of Manassas, or First Bull Run, took place 21 July 1861 and resulted in a Confederate victory. Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893.
Anderson, T.J. (fl. 1861). Monroe, Wm. O. (fl. 1861).); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23228900
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Alabama American Civil War American History Broadside Historical Document Manassas Sheet First Battle Of Bull Run
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This print captures a historic moment in American history - the broadside announcing the First Battle of Manassas. Measuring 33x16 cm, this lithograph from the 19th century is part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, USA. The headline boldly declares "Glorious News! From Virginia! The Battle of Manassas. Our Arm Victorious". This extraordinary artifact provides a glimpse into how news was disseminated during that time period. The accompanying text reveals intriguing details about the battle. One excerpt reports that General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard had his horse shot from underneath him and mentions casualties on both sides - nine hundred Union troops and sixty Confederate troops killed. Another dispatch highlights conflicting reports, with Northern sources claiming a Union victory while those from Louisville and Washington cite a Confederate triumph. Believed to be an extra version of the Richmond Whig newspaper, this broadside showcases its heading as "Whig and Observer - Extra". It offers valuable insights into how media outlets covered significant events like battles during the Civil War era. The First Battle of Manassas, also known as First Bull Run, occurred on July 21st, 1861. Ultimately resulting in a Confederate victory, it marked an important turning point in the early stages of the war. This print serves as a reminder of our nation's tumultuous past and invites us to reflect upon the impact such battles had on shaping America's future.
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