Let's Go There Vicksburg Mississippi and the Civil War

The video explores Vicksburg's strategic importance during the Civil War, highlighting its location at the confluence of the Yazoo and Mississippi rivers. It details the Union's campaign to control the Mississippi, culminating in the siege and fall of Vicksburg, a major turning point in the war. Today, Vicksburg is preserved as a National Military Park, featuring historic markers, monuments, and the USS Cairo. The site offers educational and scenic opportunities for visitors.

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