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One, the Battle of Fort Stevens, (Early was Late) July 11th 1864. The Confederate Commander Jubal (Jubilee) Early was late and allowed the defenders time to mass Veteran troops. Had Early been on time and attacked first, he would have routed the Union Forces and Washington D.C. would have been captured. It surley might have not been held for any length of time, but then again you just never know, had the President, Congress, and the Senate, been captured as well. It just so happens that President Abe Lincoln was present at the Battle of Fort Stevens and was fired upon by Confederate Sharpshooters, a very interesting story of history, and of how close history might have changed. A picture of Fort Stevens, past and present may be found on Wikipedia

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