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This Week in the Civil War

00000174-b11b-ddc3-a1fc-bfdbb1a20000The Schreiner University Department of History is honoring the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War with a series of short vignettes focusing on events from 1861 through 1865. The Civil War was the most destructive conflict in American history, but it was also one of our most defining moments as a people and as a nation. Let us know what you think about "This Week in the Civil War." E-mail your comments to Dr. John Huddleston at jhuddles@schreiner.edu.Airs: Weekdays at 5:19 a.m., 8:19 a.m., 4:19 p.m. on KTXI and 4:49 a.m., 9:29 p.m. on KSTX.

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Texas Public Radio | By Texas Public Radio

Published September 25, 2013 at 11:11 AM CDT

On September 23, 1863 ships of the Imperial Russian Atlantic fleet arrived in New York; in mid-October ships of the Russian Pacific fleet would arrive at San Francisco. The Russians received an extremely cordial welcome on both American coasts and were honored with parades, dinners, and special programs.

In truth, the Russian visit had little to do with support for the Union. Russia feared a war with England and France over her suppression of a Polish revolt and particularly did not want her fleet tied up for the winter in the Baltic Sea.

Russia’s visit to the U.S. forced England to be more supportive of the Union; in 1866 the United States Navy visited Russia, and naval officials expressed gratitude for Russia’s alleged support of the North during the Civil War.