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Hi Jolene,

Full details about the Civil War Essay Contest are available here: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/civil-war-essay-contest. We'll be announcing the deadline for next year's contest in the late summer!


Where can I find details about the essay contest?


Where can I find details about the essay contest?