THE DAY IN HISTORY · APRIL 3
April 3 in history
What happened on April 3: 1 moment from the Maps of History atlases, in 1865, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Richmond, the Confederate capital
May 1861 — The Confederacy moves its capital to Richmond, bringing industry and prestige to the seat of government. Its location has a grave consequence: the two capitals stand only a hundred miles apart, and four years of slaughter follow between them. Richmond burns and falls on 3 April 1865. Lincoln walks its streets the next day.
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