As part of HistoryCentral.com, MultiEducator, Inc., located in New Rochelle, New York, presents biographical information about U.S. General Francis Preston Blair, Jr. (1821-1875). Blair fought for the Union during the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865). Blair was involved in the campaigns at Chickasaw Bluffs, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and March to the Sea. Blair was involved in politics after the war and served for a term in the U.S. Senate. An image of Blair is available.

Lasting from 1861 to 1865, the Civil War pitted brother against brother and resulted in the deaths of well over 600,000 soldiers. This encyclopedia provides information about a variety of topics related to the war and its aftermath, including political issues, generals, battles and campaigns, armies, weapons and ammunition, naval vessels, medical treatments, and aspects of daily life in the military and on the home front.