Fort Stevens (Washington, D.C.)
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fortification, American Civil War 1861-1865
www.nps.gov/archive/rocr/ftcircle/stevens.htm
Fort Stevens was one of the forts built for the defense of Washington during the Civil war. Fort Stevens was the only one to see any action, on 12 July 1864. President Abraham Lincon was on hand, this being the only occasion when an American President was under direct enemy fire. www.nps.gov/archive/rocr/ftcircle/stevens.htm
Fort Stevens was one of the forts built for the defense of Washington during the Civil war. Fort Stevens was the only one to see any action, on 12 July 1864. President Abraham Lincon was on hand, this being the only occasion when an American President was under direct enemy fire. www.nps.gov/archive/rocr/ftcircle/stevens.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Stevens_(Washington,_D.C.)
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Coordinates: 38°57'51"N 77°1'45"W
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