Based on the "close call" of Confederate General Early's raid directed at Washington DC in 1864, Secretary of War recommended to President Lincoln that General Halleck be appointed to direct the defenses of Washington DC. US Grant, as general in chief had been promised by Lincoln that he would not interfere in military matters. Lincoln's decision was based on Stanton's advice, Grant believed he should decide what general or other high level officer should be appointed to guard the capitol.There was speculation that Lincoln made the decision in that it was reported that Grant had returned to drinking. Others have speculated that Grant's slippage was due to his grief over the death of Major General James B. McPherson on July 22, 1864.
At Gettysburg a failure to charge on cemetery hill was directed by confederate general George Pickett.
At Gettysburg a failure to charge on cemetery hill was directed by confederate general George Pickett.
Carrying out the quick, bold thrusts that Lee directed.
Frank Capra
Carrying out the quick, bold thrusts that Lee directed.
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard who directed the siege of Fort Sumter.
Antwone Fisher (2002)
Union General Ulysses S. Grant was directed to confront the principal Confederate army, particularly during the American Civil War. He played a key role in the Overland Campaign and the Siege of Petersburg, ultimately leading to the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House in April 1865. Grant's strategic vision and aggressive tactics were pivotal in dismantling the Confederate forces.
A domain for the undiscerning enthusiast with centric intentions. These type of photography does transgress and infer on liberties of those that it is directed towards, hence the controversy.
Booker T. Washington
Spike Lee
President George Washington directed and oversaw the establishment of the capital city of the United States, which was dedicated in his honor as Washington, DC (District of Columbia).