1862

In 1862, significant events unfolded during the American Civil War, as the conflict intensified between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South). This year saw major battles, including the Battle of Antietam, which was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, signaling a shift in war aims towards ending slavery. Additionally, 1862 was marked by changes in military tactics and technologies, including the use of ironclad warships. These developments shaped not only the course of the war but also the future of the United States.