Union Army Recruitment: How Lincoln Raised an Army
August 8, 2025
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as posted by the channelHow did the Union recruit its vast army? 🛡️ Under the 1795 Militia Act, President Lincoln initially called for state volunteers, who were trained by regulars until indistinguishable. By mid-1862, volunteering slowed, and states offered financial incentives. By 1863, the Militia Act was broadened to allow for conscription and non-white volunteers. By 1864, new volunteer numbers for non-white Americans, including both ex-slaves and born-free black Americans, exceeded those of white volunteers. #CivilWar #UnionArmy #HistoryShorts #DavidErnenwein #CivilWarHistory #UnionRecruitment #MilitiaAct #AbrahamLincoln #AmericanHistory #MilitaryHistory #USHistory #UnionSoldiers #Recruitment #Conscription #MilitaryRecruitment
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