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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.
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Curated OER

Eye Witness to History: Carnage at Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This EyeWitness to History site contains a short summary of the Battle of Antietam followed by the firsthand account of Lt. Frederick Hitchcock of the 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteers.