What happened on March 6 during the U.S. Civil War?

2016-03-06T17:25:44-05:00

In 1862 a battle was initiated at Pea Ridge, Arkansas in the west and in the east the Monitor ironclad left New York harbor and arrived at Chesapeake Bay. President Abraham Lincoln proposes that slaves in the border states be emancipated gradually, with compensation to the owners. This was 5 years to the day after the Dread Scott decision.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 6 at 2016 5:28 PM

2016-03-06T17:28:55-05:00

LTC Stephen F. great Civil War History perspective.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Mar 6 at 2016 5:37 PM

2016-03-06T17:37:47-05:00

The launch of the Monitor ironclad was probably the most significant aspect of the day in 1862. This after all was a major step in the birth of the modern US Navy which was transitioning from primarily wooden hulled to metal hulled within 50 years. The fact that in 1862 President Lincoln was gingerly approaching the emancipation of slaves which he tackled head on with force and eloquence in September 22 of that year which went into effect January 1, 1963.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Mar 6 at 2016 5:38 PM

2016-03-06T17:38:49-05:00

Thanks for sharing Civil war history.. LTC Stephen F.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Mar 6 at 2016 8:57 PM

2016-03-06T20:57:08-05:00

I was selected to go to Fort Sill for part of the FAOAC in 1990 after I graduated from IOAC. While there, we did a staff ride to Pea Ridge since it was the closest Civil War battlefield to Fort Sill. That was the first I heard of that battle. I did not realize this is the anniversary of it.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Mar 7 at 2016 4:04 AM

2016-03-07T04:04:33-05:00

The s is the best way to wake up in the morning, a great history lesson. I'm always willing to learn more. Thank you LCT. Sstephen Ford.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Mar 7 at 2016 10:16 AM

2016-03-07T10:16:39-05:00

USS Monitor, that was the beginning of the end for the sailing navy, and the dawn of modern naval warfare. Despite the overall lack of success, they proved that the armor plating was effective against canon balls. These ships are the progenitors of the mighty Battleships of World War I and World War II. The battleships lead to the development of Carriers. Now look at us Cruisers, Destroyers, and carriers oh my. All possible because someone got the idea to put some plating on a ship. My second choice, was Lincoln's proposition on the slaves.