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Beginning on May 16, 1863, Gen. U.S. Grant held the city under siege, cutting off all supplies and driving citizens to caves to escape shells. C.S.A. Gen. John C. Pemberton finally surrendered on July 4.
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Vicksburg, Louisiana · United States
