A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard read, "Fort Sumter constructed 1828. A historic Fort known to all students for its surrender to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War."
A postcardr of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861." The back also notes that it was "Made in Germany."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of Aermcian history is well informed. Plans approved and constructed in 1828. Surrendered to Confedereates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
A postcard of Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Standing majestically in Charleston's harbor is 'Fort Sumter,' where was fired the first shot of the 'Civil War.'"
A postcard of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The back of the postcard reads, "Without knowledge of which and its tragic annals no student of American history is well informed. Plans approved and construction ordered in 1828. Surrendered to the Confederates by Major Anderson at the beginning of the Civil War, 1861."
