Vicksburg National Military Park To Mark 150th Anniversary Of Sinking Of USS Cairo
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One-hundred-and-fifty years ago, the USS Cairo was sunk by Confederate forces on December 12. To mark that event, Vicksburg National Military Park will have a special commemoration on Saturday.
- By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2012 2:36am