30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War

In 1863, ambassadors from Sweden, Italy, Nicaragua, France, Great Britain, and Russia were photographed together in New York, highlighting the global diplomatic efforts during the tumultuous American Civil War.

As the Civil War’s tide turned against the Confederacy, they sought international allies, possibly for military intervention. This made it crucial for Abraham Lincoln to foster positive Diplomatic relations globally, even amidst internal strife.