The Union occupied New Orleans from April 25, 1862, when Admiral David Farragut's forces captured the city, until the end of the Civil War in 1865. During this period, the city served as a strategic base for Union operations in the South. The occupation significantly impacted the local economy and governance, as federal authorities sought to establish control and suppress Confederate sympathies.
In 1862, the Union Navy forced the surrender of forts that were guarding New Orleans. This was a major victory and federal troops were brought in to occupy the city.
The union recieved trading ports after their victory at New Orleans.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal was created in 1954.
The union recieved trading ports after their victory at New Orleans.
University of New Orleans Federal Credit Union was created in 1972.
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The Union Navy captured New Orleans without a major fight, which allowed Union forces to begin moving up the Mississippi.
The Union Navy captured New Orleans without a major fight, which allowed Union forces to begin moving up the Mississippi.