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Ulysses S. Grant was appointed Major General in July, 1863. In March of 1864, Lincoln promotes Grant to the office of Lieutenant General. In this capacity as head of the Union Army of the Potomac, Grant reports directly to President Lincoln. Grant is now in charge of all military operations.

After the Civil War, Grant receives the new title of "General of all the Armies. This is done in July, 1866.

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