This photo of three Confederate soldiers captured at Gettysburg has become one of the more iconic images of the war, as it shows that many of the Confederates aimed to maintain their pride and individuality, even as prisoners.  Photo by Shelby Foote.  

 

Charleston, South Carolina was the birthplace of secession, and this powerful photo shows four black children wearing Union hats in the ruins of the Circular Church on Meeting Street.  

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20 Stunning Photos from the Civil War