1. Victory at Vicksburg

    · Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

    Victory at Vicksburg
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    Grant's capture of Vicksburg secured Union control of the Mississippi River. Grant's physical presence at Vicksburg is supported by his leadership of the campaign and surrounding text, but this brief quotation does not expressly say he was at the surrender site.

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