Wars & Conflicts

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts including the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to current global conflicts.

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (April 9)

This day honors those veterans who have served their country while being held captive in enemy territory. The day also honors the family of the prisoners of war and their long and anxious wait to see their family again. Visit the collection.

Within this Collection

Paratroop Transport Planes At Shaw Air Force Base | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 6

Photo

Paratroop transport planes are lined up at Shaw Field, near Sumter, around 1940. Courtesy of the Sumter County Museum Archives.

A Convertible At A Rock Hill Gas Station In 1941 | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 8

Photo

A convertible stops at a gas station in Rock Hill in 1941 to "fill 'er up." By the end of the year, World War II gasoline rationing severely restricted automobile pleasure travel. Courtesy of the...

The Hunley's Design | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 4

Audio

In this segment, Sen. Glenn McConnell talks about the design of the Hunley. Previous replicas and diagrams of the Hunley were found to be inaccurate upon discovery of the real submarine.

Dixon's Gold Coin | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 7

Audio

Before the Hunley was found, Lieutenant George Dixon’s gold coin was just considered a legend. Dr. Maria Jacobsen tells the story and significance behind Lt. Dixon’s coin, and shares her excitement...

The Hunley, Conservation Efforts 10 Years Later (Full Version)

Episode 9

Audio

(Originally broadcast 12/03/10) – The study and conservation of the Confederate submarine Hunley took a major step forward in June, 2011, when conservationists rotated the vessel, in its salt-water...

Identifying The Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 8

Audio

Another challenge faced during the Hunley investigation was identifying the members of the crew. Determining who was who among the crew proved difficult due to lack of Confederate records. Dr. Maria...

A Giant Puzzle | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 1

Audio

In this first segment on the Confederate submarine C.S.S. Hunley, Walter Edgar and Senator Glenn McConnell discuss how finding the submarine disproved all pre-conceived notions about its design...

Forensic Investigation of the Crew | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 6

Audio

Dr. Jacobsen talks about the forensic investigation of the Hunley’s crew members, and analyzes the effects of sediment helping preserve their remains. The Hunley project has yielded both scientific...

A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal

Episode 3

Audio

The Hunley is described as “a historic time capsule.” Sen. Glenn McConnell discusses using the clues found in the Hunley to piece together what happened the night it sank the U.S.S. Housatonic.