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Smithsonian perspectives.
- Source :
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Smithsonian . Jun96, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p14. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- Shares the history of the Smithsonian Institution during the Civil War in the United States. Suggested but never used as a war infirmary; Difficulties of Secretary John Henry because of friendship with Jefferson Davis; Henry instrumental in introducing President Abraham Lincoln to balloonist Thaddeus S.C. Lowe; Fire in 1865 collapsing second floor.
- Subjects :
- *HISTORY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00377333
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Smithsonian
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 9606067799