In 1863, one of the prominent Union heroes in the West was General Ulysses S. Grant. He played a crucial role in the Siege of Vicksburg, which culminated in the Union's victory and control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy. Grant's leadership and military strategy were pivotal in turning the tide of the Civil War in favor of the Union. His success at Vicksburg earned him national recognition and eventually led to his promotion as the commander of all Union armies.
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The State of West Virginia, admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia was admitted into the Union on June 20, 1863 becoming the 35th state to join the Union.
You may be referring to West Virginia, which broke away from Virginia when that state seceded from the Union. West Virginia became a state of the Union in 1863.
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West Virginia was admitted to the Union as a U.S. state on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia became a state on June 20th, 1863.West Virginia was admitted into the Union on June 20, 1863 becoming the 35th state to join the Union.
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West Virginia was admitted to the union of the United States of America on June 20, 1863.
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West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20 of 1863.
West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863 during the American Civil War
West Virginia was admitted into the Union on June 20, 1863 becoming the 35th state to join the Union.
It was declared a state of the Union in 1863.
West Virginia was once part of Virginia. When Virginia declared secession from the United States to become part of the Confederacy, the counties in northwestern Virginia voted to secede from Virginia and remain loyal to the United States. That area of Virginia became West Virginia. West Virginia became the 35th U.S. state on June 20, 1863.