Washington, D.C. Chain Bridge Over The Potomac; Chesapeake And Ohio Canal In Foreground (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Washington, D.C. Chain Bridge Over The Potomac; Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Foreground (U.S. Civil War) This title refers to a historical photograph that captures the Chain Bridge over the Potomac River connecting Washington, D.C., with Virginia, during the U.S. Civil War. The image also features the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in the foreground. The Chain Bridge was completed in 1849 and played an essential role as a supply route for both Union and Confederate forces. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, begun in 1828, provided transportation of goods from western Virginia to Washington, D.C., and was strategically important during the Civil War. This photograph serves as an evocative reminder of the historical context and significance of these infrastructure projects during a critical period in American history.