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In the Spring of 1862, US President Lincoln created a new military department for General Fremont in western Virginia. In this capacity he had the misfortune of battling with Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Embarrassed by his defeats by Jackson, Fremont resigned this command.
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Who replaced General Fremont in Missouri after US President Lincoln removed the radical general?
General John C. Fremont's was given the job by President Lincoln to find a replacement for the controversial general. Fremont chose Brigadier General US Grant as his replacement.As an aside, Lincoln was forced to remove Fremont because he decided on his own to free slaves owned bu anti-Union owners.
What general replaced Major General John Fremont in November 1861?
When Major General John C. Fremont issued his proclamation freeing slaves in Missouri, he was out of step with President Lincoln. Lincoln made it clear that Fremont was making political policies that he did not have. The dispute became ugly and Lincoln replaced Fremont with Major General David Hunter.
Who won as US president in 1864?
Abraham Lincoln was reelected, despite opposition within his own party as Republicans nominated John C. Fremont. After the formation of the National Union Party to give Lincoln bipartisan support, Fremont withdrew and Lincoln easily defeated Democratic nominee George McClellan in the general election.
What position did Abraham Lincoln have during the civil war?
general
Why did President Abraham Lincoln reverse General Fremont's order to free captured slaves?
General Fremont had no authority to free any slaves. Lincoln had to harshly remind him of that. More importantly, Lincoln's main task was to quickly end the Southern rebellion. In 1861, the slave holding border states also needed no excuse to join the Confederacy. Fremont was an ardent abolitionist, Lincoln was a moderate. He hated slavery but was pragmatic. Lincoln, in 1861 saw slavery as an issue that could be dealt with after the US was unified.
What caused President Lincoln to send Major General Henry W. Halleck to St. Louis?
In the early part of the US Civil War, President Lincoln was upset with the political operations of General Fremont in Missouri. At one point Fremont, declared that Missouri slaves were now "free". This was beyond the jurisdiction of any Union general. Halleck, an experienced West Point (USMA ) graduate was sent to St. Louis as Fremont's replacement.
What are facts about what Abraham Lincoln did as a general in the Civil war?
Abraham Lincoln was never a general during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States during the Civil War.
What military plans did General in Chief Winfield Scott delegate to Major General John Fremont in 1861?
General in Chief Winfield Scott and President Lincoln wanted General Fremont to raise an army and prepare them for military action against the Southern Rebels. His objective was to move down the Mississippi and focus on capturing Memphis, Tennessee.
Do communist countries have presidents?
In general, no. The position of General Secretary is more analogous to Prime Minister than President. Any position labeled "President" in a communist country is generally a purely ceremonial position.
What president told Ulysses S. Grant that he was a general in the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was nicknamed the pathfinder?
john c fremont
What year did fremont become a general?
1861
