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Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) was an American investigative journalist, sociologist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). [1]
A second force, consisting of Alfred Terry's division, landed on James Island on 8 July. Soon, Terry demonstrated his forces before the Confederate defenses but did not launch an attack. On July 11, Gillmore made his move on Fort Wagner. The attack was made by the 7th Connecticut Infantry. Supported by a heavy naval bombardment, the assault ...
After constant debate from July 5 to July 16, 1862, Congress' bill reflected the desires of black soldier supporters. By the 9th, Republican Grimes proposed the militia act to read: "[t]he President of the United States shall have full power and authority to organize [any male of any race] into battalions, regiments, brigades, and divisions."
1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar, the 1862nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 862nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 19th century, and the 3rd year of the 1860s decade. As of the start of 1862, the ...
The colorful owner of Ida’s Bookshop, Jeannine A. Cook, planned a “birthday party” of sorts for Ida B. Wells, the legendary journalist and civil rights activist who was born July 16, 1862.
On May 1, 1862, Pleasonton was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln for promotion to the grade of brigadier general of volunteers to rank from July 16, 1862, and the United States Senate confirmed the appointment on July 16, 1862. President Lincoln formally appointed Pleasonton to the grade on July 18, 1862.
July 8 – Theodore Timby is granted a U.S. patent for discharging guns in a revolving turret, using electricity. July 16 – American Civil War: David G. Farragut becomes the first United States Navy rear admiral. July 23 – American Civil War: Henry W. Halleck takes command of the Union Army.
Becoming a lieutenant on December 8, 1838, [1] and a captain on July 16, 1862, [2] his commands included the USS Vanderbilt, Kearsarge and Housatonic. He was captain of the Housatonic during its sinking on 17 February 1864 at the hands of Confederate States Navy submarine, H.L. Hunley. [2] [3]