Ancient Aliens

S09E09 Aliens and the Civil War

The Civil War threatened to unravel the United States, but could the survival of the nation have been swayed by alien intervention? President Abraham Lincoln reported unusual visions and prophetic dreams that seemed to guide him through critical junctures. Union officer Ambrose Bierce chronicled enigmatic vanishings and experiences of inter-dimensional travel. Additionally, a spectral figure resembling George Washington was seen by numerous soldiers at Gettysburg, leading to an official inquiry. Were extraterrestrials observing the conflict, assessing the resilience of democracy, or did they actively influence events to ensure the Union's preservation?