What happened on March 3 during the U.S. Civil War? There many engagements between the north and south on March 3. The months long naval siege of Fort McAllister, Georgia concluded on this day. The most significant action was the signing of the National Enrollment Act of 1863 which instituted the draft for 18 & 35 year old men, but rich could buy out for $300. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-passes-civil-war-conscription-act [~138758:COL Mikel Burroughs] [~67210:LTC Stephen Curlee] [~780368:MAJ Stephen Conway] [~188441:CPT L S] [~106303:SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL] [~368184:SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"] [~308468:SGM David W.F. 'Dave' aka "Auto" Carr LOM DMSM former MP SGT] [~786700:SGT John McConnell] [~742174:Sgt Kelli Mays] [~768589:SP5 Mark Kuzinski] [~271566:PO3 Steven Sherrill] [~156774:PO2 Ed C.] [~640136:SN Greg Wright] [~673920:SGT Forrest Stewart] [~182753:SGT Robert Hawks] [~124935:LTC Thomas Tennant] [~527810:MAJ Ken Landgren] [~567961:SPC Rickey Cook]

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What happened on March 3 during the U.S. Civil War?

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There many engagements between the north and south on March 3. The months long naval siege of Fort McAllister, Georgia concluded on this day. The most significant action was the signing of the National Enrollment Act of 1863 which instituted the draft for 18 & 35 year old men, but rich could buy out for $300.
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