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The Monitor was named after the innovative, steam-powered ironclad which fought for the Union in 1862, during the American Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln toured the vessel after its battle with the CSS Virginia (the former USS Merrimac). {{incite}}
Unlike the USS Merrimac, this isn't cited to the ste. --Alan (talk) 05:15, July 22, 2020 (UTC)