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PBS
Pbs: The Civil War: Fort Sumter
Looks at the Battle of Fort Sumter, which was the trigger that began the American Civil War. Aired 04/03/2011. [2:41]
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: 1861 the Civil War Begins
Explains how the Civil War began when Fort Sumter was attacked on April 12, 1861. [1:00]
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Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Civil War 150th: I. The Road to Civil War [Rebroadcast]
Rebroadcast of Part I of a two part series on the beginnings of the Civil War in which the American History Guys discuss the six months prior to Lincoln's election and the road to war. Audio and transcripts are provided in segments.