Gary Gallagher, professor of History of the American Civil War at the University of Virginia, and Joan Waugh, professor of history at UCLA, present opening remarks for the "Turning Points in the Civil War" conference.

Turning Points in the Civil War: Opening Remarks with Gary Gallagher and Joan Waugh

The Civil War witnessed a number of critical turning points. Major battles, the Emancipation Proclamation, the election of 1864, and the New York City draft riots represent the kinds of military, political, and social events that could signal a profound shift in the conflict's direction or momentum. Speakers address the range, and potential for disagreement, inherent in any search for historical turning points.

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Turning Points in the Civil War: Opening Remarks with Gary Gallagher and Joan Waugh

Turning Points in the Civil War: Opening Remarks with Gary Gallagher and Joan Waugh