Today Footnote.com announced that its U.S. Civil War Collection will be made free to the public through the month of June. Footnote.com has worked with the U.S. National Archives over the past three years to create the largest repository of Civil War documents on the web, featuring over 30 million documents, photos and maps.

“Our strong partnership with the National Archives has allowed us to build an extremely valuable resource for researchers, historians and genealogists,” explains Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “Now more people than ever have access to records relating to one of the most prolific events in our history.”

The original documents found in this collection provide a different perspective on the “war between the states.” Major events as well as accounts from individuals are brought to life on Footnote.com. Visitors to Footnote.com will find:

• Union and Confederate Soldier Service Records
• Widow’s Pension Files
• Emancipation Documents and Slave Records
• Confederate Amnesty Papers and Citizens Files
• Lincoln Assassination Investigation and Trial Papers
• U.S. Civil War Photos and Maps

More than just a repository, Footnote.com incorporates community contributions and interactions to enhance these records. “When documents and member contributions come together, a more powerful side of history is revealed,” says Justin Schroepfer, Director of Marketing at Footnote.com. “Our members have added comments, insights and information that significantly increase our understanding of these events and the people involved.”

On Footnote.com members can also create their own pages to highlight their discoveries and research. Members have created Footnote Pages relating to the U.S. Civil War that cover topics such as:

• Female Civil War Soldiers & Spies
• Papers of Robert E. Lee
• Union African Americans in the U.S. Civil War
• Confederate Soldiers' Graves

To see how Footnote.com is changing the way we view U.S. Civil War history, visit http://go.footnote.com/civilwar/.

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Footnote.com is a subscription website that features original historical documents, providing visitors with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com, all are invited to come share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit http://www.footnote.com.