National Park Service

The Civil War: 150 Years. National Park Service Sesquicentennial Commemoration.

Then: December 20, 1860

South Carolina Secedes From Union

South Carolina Secedes From Union

"… the People of South Carolina…have solemnly declared that the Union heretofore existing between this State and the other States of North America, is dissolved…"

Now: December 20, 2010

Day Still Divides

Day Still Divides

Secession gala in Charleston draws support and protest.

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