Jonathan Letterman, medical director of the Army of the Potomac, helped insure that the Union troops got fresh vegetables, established an ambulance system, improved hospital sanitary conditions, and much more.
A book I recommend for those interested is Jonathan Letterman's Medical Recollections
Civil Peace is a book written by Chinua Achebe and tells a story of civil war in Nigeria. In the story, Jonathan protects his bike during the civil war by burying it.
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The first civil war ambulance was invented during the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. The concept of organized ambulance services for transporting wounded soldiers was significantly developed by the Union Army, particularly under the direction of Jonathan Letterman, who established a more systematic approach to medical evacuation. The use of horse-drawn ambulances became standard practice during this time, improving the efficiency of medical care on the battlefield.
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson
Perhaps an early form of baseball.
Bennett A. Clements has written: 'Memoir of Jonathan Letterman ..' -- subject(s): Accessible book, History, Medical care, Regimental histories, United States, United States Civil War, 1861-1865, United States. Army of the Potomac
Bellevue Hospital in New York City is credited with establishing the first hospital-based civilian ambulance service in the United States.
Just prior to the US Civil War, Thomas Jonathan Jackson was a mathematics professor at the Virginia Military Institute. He entered the Confederacy as a colonel. He later was to become a Civil War legend.
In Achebe's "Civil Peace," the mention of Jonathan's son who died during the Nigerian Civil War highlights the profound impact of the conflict on individual lives and families. The war, which lasted from 1967 to 1970, resulted in significant loss of life and widespread suffering, particularly for the Igbo people. This background underscores the themes of resilience and survival in the face of trauma, as well as the struggle to rebuild and find hope in a post-war society. Jonathan's experience serves as a poignant reminder of the personal costs of war amidst the broader historical narrative of Nigeria's tumultuous past.
Thomas Jonathan Jackson.
The surname of the Civil War general who shouted the words that gave Thomas Jonathan Jackson his famous nickname is Bee. During the First Battle of Bull Run, General Barnard Bee referred to Jackson as "Stonewall" for his steadfastness in battle. This nickname became iconic and is still associated with Jackson today.
"Cousin Jonatha"n was originally a term used to describe the American patriots (or rebels) by the British and Loyalists (also 'Brother Jonathan') during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, similar to use of 'Johnny Reb' and 'Billy Yank' in the Civil War.