Term: Fort Sumter (scroll down for definition)

Definition for: Fort Sumter

The South attacked first to start the Civil War on April 12, 1861. Ironically, no one was killed in the initial bombardment near Charleston, SC. A few people died the next day in the cannon salute to the fort. A horse died as well. More on Fort Sumter.

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