Battle of Antietam—150 Years Ago Today

It was 150 years ago today. The bloodiest single day in American history took place during the Civil War near Sharpsburg, MD, and Antietam Creek. It resulted in 23,000 soldiers killed, wounded or missing—in a mere 12 hours of fierce combat. The Battle of Antietam brought the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North to an end, after which Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Peggy and I were privileged to tour the battlefield May 31 of this year. A few photos follow. My entire photo set can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/hornkl/sets/72157631559341335/with/7832238494/.