Share This Article 1. This legal case established the “actual malice” standard for libel against public officials or public figures. New York Times v. Sullivan Penthouse v. Falwell Pile v. Fisher Washington Post v. Agnew 2. John Pemberton, the Confederate commander of Vicksburg was from this state. Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina 3. The first purpose-built military railroad started to operate in this year. 1859 1862 1863 1877 Loading …