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Wars & Conflicts

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts including the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to current global conflicts.

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (April 9)

This day honors those veterans who have served their country while being held captive in enemy territory. The day also honors the family of the prisoners of war and their long and anxious wait to see their family again. Visit the collection.

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Robert Barnwell Gibbes | History of SC Slide Collection

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Robert Barnwell Gibbes | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 13
Robert Barnwell Gibbes (1761-1814) was a revolutionary officer and legislator. As an adolescent, he joined his brother John's militia unit, was severely wounded in 1777, served as a Lieutenant at the...
John Bachman | History of SC Slide Collection

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John Bachman | History of SC Slide Collection
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A naturalist and Lutheran minister, John Bachman (1790-1874) was born in Rhenebeck, New York. He came to South Carolina in 1815 when he was appointed to St. John's Lutheran Church in Charleston, and...
S.C. Revolutionary War Leaders | Palmetto Special The Charleston Tea Party, 1774 | Palmetto Special

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The Charleston Tea Party, 1774 | Palmetto Special
Following the Tea Act of 1773 many colonial citizens refused to pay the duty and boycotted British tea This program deals with actions taken by some citizens of Charleston in November and December...
S.C. Revolutionary War Leaders | Palmetto Special The Hunley | Palmetto Special

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The Hunley | Palmetto Special
The video location is at the Naval Polaris Missile Base in North Charleston. This is the largest submarine base on the east coast today. Learn about the sinking of the U.S.S. Housatonic by the Hunley...
Major Robert Anderson | History of SC Slide Collection

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Major Robert Anderson | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 9
Born near Louisville, Kentucky, Robert Anderson (1805-1871) graduated from West Point in 1825 and received an U.S. Army commission. When the secession of South Carolina became imminent, he was sent to...
Colonel William Alston | History of SC Slide Collection

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Colonel William Alston | History of SC Slide Collection
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Colonel William Alston (1756-1839) was a member of Francis Marion's Brigade during the American Revolution, and participated in the defense of Georgetown. He was a respected breeder of horses and a...
James Francis Byrnes | History of SC Slide Collection

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James Francis Byrnes | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 19
James Francis Byrnes (see Governor James Byrnes) rose to prominence in South Carolina and the nation, first in the House of Representatives, and then in the Senate. A supporter of Roosevelt's New Deal...
The Doolittle Raiders | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Doolittle Raiders | History of SC Slide Collection
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The Columbia Army Air Base in Lexington County became the headquarters of Colonel Jimmy Doolittle's famous "Raiders," who trained there for their bombing run over Tokyo. Courtesy of the Thomas Cooper...
Japan's Surrender | History of SC Slide Collection

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Japan's Surrender | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 17
The end of the Second World War came with the surrender of Japan on VJ Day, August 14, 1945. South Carolinians celebrated the victory with dancing in the streets of Charleston and with great joy. They...