(LOOTPRESS) – November 24 carries a mix of battlefield victories, political milestones, scientific breakthroughs, and moments that shaped American society. From major Civil War offensives to one of the most dramatic nationally televised events of the 20th century, this date offers a rich window into the country’s past.

Below are ten significant events that took place on this day in U.S. history.

1. 1863 — Union Forces Capture Lookout Mountain

On November 24, Union forces under General Joseph Hooker launched a bold assault on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fought partly in thick fog, the “Battle Above the Clouds” became one of the most memorable engagements of the Civil War.

The victory was strategically decisive. It opened the way for the Union to lift the Confederate si

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