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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 July 4, 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the siege of Vicksburg from both the Union and Confederate points of view, the plight of the citizens, and official orders of battle.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Confederate View on Vicksburg Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Confederates' views of the Vicksburg Campaign. Taken from "Confederate Military History."
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Vicksburg During the Siege

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by Edward S. Gregory, from the "Annals of War," describing what life was like in Vicksburg during the siege.
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Other

The Battle of Champion Hill: Grant's March From Raymond to Champion Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
A description from Grant's personal memoirs of the road from Raymond to Champion Hill along with a map showing Grant's march inland in May, 1863.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Surrender

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the surrender by General Pemberton at Vicksburg.
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Handout
Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Battle of Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a general overview of the siege of Vicksburg. Content includes a small map of the area on July 3, 1863. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" edited by Patricia L. Faust.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Grant Pushes Inland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to General Grant's change of strategy and decision to mount an attack on Vicksburg from the northeast.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: General Ulysses Grant Attempted to Take Vicksburg, Ms

For Students 3rd - 8th
From America's Story, comes a short note on Grant and the siege of Vicksburg.
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John Pemberton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Pemberton.
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John Pemberton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Pemberton.