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CT History News Aug 10, 2023

Today in #Connecticut History, August 10: The First Union General to Die in the Civil War

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August 10: The First Union General to Die in the Civil War

Today in 1861, Eastford’s Nathaniel Lyon – a little-known figure the day before – instantly became one of the most celebrated figures in the United States when he was shot in the chest…

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