This Day in History #56
March 9th, 2010 by Wordsman
The Rebs wanted to end the blockade
That was mucking up all of their trade
They sent the Merrimack
But the Union fought back
For they too had a ship iron-made
Event: USS Monitor faces CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimack) in the Battle of Hampton Roads
Year: 1862
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hampton_Roads
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