The Charleston Mercury's THE UNION IS DISSOLVED broadside was the first Confederate publication as South Carolina was the first state to secede. It went to press 15 minutes after the secession ordinance was passed.


The Charleston Mercury's THE UNION IS DISSOLVED broadside was the first Confederate publication as South Carolina was the first state to secede. It went to press 15 minutes after the secession ordinance was passed.


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