June 2 in U.S. military history
1865: Confederate Gen. Kirby Smith signs documents surrendering his 43,000-man Army of the Trans-Mississippi at Galveston, Tex. Although Smith is
Read More1865: Confederate Gen. Kirby Smith signs documents surrendering his 43,000-man Army of the Trans-Mississippi at Galveston, Tex. Although Smith is
Read More“Handsome Jack” and “Black Jack” 1866: “Decoration Day” – the predecessor to Memorial Day – is first observed by order
Read More1863: Union cavalry troopers, led by Col. Benjamin Grierson, begin a two-week raid through Mississippi. Grierson’s raiders cut the state’s
Read More1777: British Army forces commanded by Gen. William Tryon begin burning the village of Danbury, Conn. Much of the town
Read More1861: Col. Robert E. Lee, considered for a top command by Gen. Winfield Scott (whom Lee served as a chief
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