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- April 18, 1861, 10:30 AM
- Simon Cameron, Secretary of War
- Major Robert Anderson, Commanding Officer, First Artillery
- Fort Sumter defended for 34 hours.

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From the 1776 Declaration of Independence to the 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution, nearly two hundred years of US history can be interpreted through these formative documents. View images of the originals and learn where each document is archived. This collection provides a first-hand look at some of the nation's high and low points, including the purchase of Alaska, the 1945 surrenders of Germany and Japan, recognition of Israel, censure of Joseph McCarthy, the 19th amendment, and more.

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Publication Title:: American Milestone Documents
Short Description:: View images of original documents representing some of the most historic milestones in United States history.
Browse Title:: Surrender of Fort Sumter
Year:: 1861
Citation:: Telegram from Maj. Robert Anderson to Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary, Announcing His Withdrawal from Fort Sumter, April 18, 1861; Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1780's-1917; Record Group 94; National Archives.
Title:: Telegram Announcing the Surrender of Fort Sumter
Page:: 1