In Frankfort, the Kentucky House of Representatives votes to hoist the Union flag over the state capitol

Kentucky's year-long effort to maintain its neutrality ended when both Confederate and Union forces invaded the state.  The pro-Unionist Kentucky house of representatives then voted 77 to 20 to hoist the Union flag over the State Capitol in Frankfort. Four days later, it passed a resolution ordering Confederate troops to leave Kentucky.  Still seeking neutrality, Governor Beriah Magoffin vetoed the resolution as one-sided.  When his veto was over-ridden, Magoffin resigned and, to the relief of the North, Kentucky lined up behind the Union.  (By John Osborne)