2989 - Uncle Billy’s Return to Atlanta: The Southern Tour of General William T Sherman in 1879 (Michael McDavid)
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Course Description
Instructor: Michael McDavid
In 1864 in the celebrated – or infamous – March to the Sea, Union General William T Sherman left Atlanta a smoking ruin, devoid of population. By 1879 the city was well into recovery mode as a transportation and economic hub of the South. That year Sherman, as Commanding General of the US Army, undertook a tour of military installations in southern states, including Atlanta. In this one-session course we will look at the events of the tour, especially the general’s reception in Atlanta. We will also consider the long-term impact of the March to the Sea and Sherman’s eventual demonization among many Southerners.
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