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Two Native American arose to the rank of General in the Civil War.

The first one was the Cherokee Stand Watie, promoted CSA Brigadier General in 1864.

The second one was the Seneca Ely Samuel Parker, promoted Brevet Union Brigadier General in 1865.

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