<p>Vicksburg National Military Park can make a claim that no other battlefield park can . . . they have a Civil War era ironclad. The USS Cairo spent over 100 years at the bottom of the Yazoo River before being located and raised in the 1960s. Special Guest Dr. Tim Smith is with Kris White and Chris Mackowski for a tour of the famous gunboat.</p>

Vicksburg National Military Park can make a claim that no other battlefield park can . . . they have a Civil War era ironclad. The USS Cairo spent over 100 years at the bottom of the Yazoo River before being located and raised in the 1960s. Special Guest Dr. Tim Smith is with Kris White and Chris Mackowski for a tour of the famous gunboat.

72: Tour The USS Cairo, a Surviving Civil War Ironclad

Join us on a journey to the key battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, unraveling the tales of valor, sacrifice, and pivotal moments that shaped the nation. We'll delve into some of the most significant chapters in American history, bringing the past to life with a unique blend of storytelling, expert analysis, and on-site exploration.

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