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131Origins of the American Civil War — For events following South Carolina s declaration of secession from the Union, see Battle of Fort Sumter and American Civil War. The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first stage in a conflict that had been brewing for decades. The main explanation… …
132Asa Earl Carter — (September 4, 1925 – June 7, 1979) was an American political speechwriter and author. He was most notable for publishing novels and a best selling, award winning memoir under the name Forrest Carter, an identity as a Native American Cherokee. In… …
