March 1865

Friday 03:

The U.S. Congress authorizes formation of the Freedmen's Bureau.

Monday 13:

American Civil War: The Confederate States of America reluctantly agrees to the use of African American troops.

Saturday 18:

American Civil War: The Congress of the Confederate States of America adjourns for the last time.

Sunday 19:

American Civil War: The Battle of Bentonville begins. By the end of the battle two days later the Confederate forces have retreated from Greenville, North Carolina.

Saturday 25:

American Civil War: In Virginia, Confederate forces capture Fort Stedman from the Union.

Wednesday 29:

American Civil War: Battle of Appomattox Court House begins