Military History

American Civil War 5 (39)

Military History, Political History of the United States, Slavery in the United States, United States History, War / , , , , , , , , , , ,

The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal conflict in United States history, fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues including slavery, states’ rights, and political sovereignty. The war resulted in the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and significant social, political, and economic transformation. Background 📜 […]

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Fort Pitt Block House 5 (17)

18th-Century Architecture, Colonial America, Historic Preservation, Military History, Military History of the United States, Pittsburgh Landmarks / , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Fort Pitt Block House (also known as Bouquet’s Redoubt) is a pentagonal brick defensive structure located within Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built in 1764, it is the oldest authenticated structure in Western Pennsylvania and the only surviving remnant of the original British Fort Pitt. 🧱🛡️ In 2026, as Pittsburgh prepares for the

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