Editing Civil War Philadelphia (section)

== Legacy ==

The Civil War left lasting marks on Philadelphia. The industrial expansion accelerated during the war continued in its aftermath, making Philadelphia one of the greatest manufacturing cities in the world by the late 19th century. The experience of African American soldiers strengthened demands for civil rights, contributing to the successful [[Streetcar Desegregation]] campaign of 1867 and the activism of leaders like [[Octavius Catto]]. Grand Army of the Republic posts—veterans' organizations—became significant social and political institutions in Philadelphia neighborhoods for decades after the war. Civil War monuments dot the city's parks and cemeteries, commemorating the sacrifices of Philadelphia soldiers. The war demonstrated the capacity of American society to mobilize for total conflict, lessons that would be applied again in the 20th century's world wars.<ref name="taylor"/>