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A series of visual depictions capture various scenes primarily from the Civil War era. Soldiers with rifles traverse hills and share meals together, while paintings vividly portray combat between opposing sides, naval battles, and naval fleets attacking forts. The era’s societal fabric is shown through scenes of plantations with slaves working, Abraham Lincoln in a contemplative pose surrounded by books, and notable locations like the Capitol Building under construction. Everyday life is depicted through images of railroad yards, harbor scenes, horse-drawn wagons, and factories. People are also seen reenacting Civil War battles, and some paintings and photographs showcase individuals, from ordinary men to a general on his horse. The overall narrative is punctuated by scenes of both grandeur and somber reflection, like audiences attending speeches, soldiers marching or disembarking from boats, and the tragic aftermaths of battles.

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