Let's Go There Fort Sumter and the start of the Civil War

The video explores Fort Sumter's role in the Civil War, starting with its strategic importance in Charleston Harbor. It details South Carolina's secession, the tensions leading to the war, and the Confederate attack on the fort, marking the war's beginning. The fort's surrender became a symbol for the Union. The video also covers Fort Sumter's later history, including its reconstruction and status as a national monument.

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