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The Two Times the Confederacy Nearly Took Washington D.C.

What if the Confederate Army had captured Washington D.C.?
In this gripping historical deep-dive, we explore the two terrifying moments during the American Civil War when the nation’s capital came dangerously ...close to falling into Confederate hands.

🔴 July 1861 — After the Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run
🔴 July 1864 — When General Jubal Early’s forces reached Fort Stevens
Both moments were turning points — and both could have changed the course of American history forever.

Join us as we bring these near-disasters to life through storytelling, visuals, and expert narration.
Discover how President Lincoln came under fire, how the city’s defenses evolved, and what could have happened if the Confederacy had succeeded.

📌 Chapters
0:00 – What If the Confederates Took D.C.?
0:35 – The Aftermath of Bull Run
2:15 – Jubal Early's Raid on Washington
3:45 – Lincoln Under Fire at Fort Stevens
5:00 – What If History Took a Different Turn?

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