Gordon, John Brown (1832 - 1904), a United States political leader and Confederate army officer.
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WHAT'S INSIDE: CIVIL WAR
The Civil War was a conflict that threatened to break the relatively new country of America apart. Here you can explore the causes of this conflict and how some of the major battles in this war played out.
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Post Civil War
The years following the Civil War saw the nation mourn over the loss of a president, and struggle to pick up the pieces after a long and bloody war. You can learn about the rebuilding process that took place after the Civil War in this section.
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