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When was Gideon Welles born?
Gideon Welles was born on 1802-07-01.
When did Gideon Welles die?
Gideon Welles died on 1878-02-11.
Who was lincolns secretary of the navy?
Gideon Welles.
What has the author Gideon Welles written?
Gideon Welles has written: 'Diary' 'Lincoln and Seward' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Selected essays' -- subject(s): History, Naval operations, Politics and government, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'Diary of Gideon Welles, secretary of the navy under Lincoln and Johnson, with an introd. by John T. Morse' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Politics and government, Sources, Reconstruction, History 'Diary of Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln and Johnson' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Politics and government, Sources, Diaries, Reconstruction, History, Causes, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
What has the author John Niven written?
John Niven has written: 'Gideon Welles' 'Martin Van Buren' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Presidents 'Connecticut for the Union'
What Union rear admiral convinced Secretary of the Navy Welles to prioritize Wilmington as a blockade objective?
In 1863, Rear Admiral Samuel Lee was in command of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. He recognized the importance of Wilmington to the Confederates and convinced Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles approve of plans to capture and if not, to effectively end Southern commerce from that port.
What is the birth name of Christina Welles?
Christina Welles's birth name is Maria Cristina Welles.
What is the birth name of Orson Welles?
Orson Welles's birth name is George Orson Welles.
Is Orson Welles single?
No, Orson Welles is not single.
What is the birth name of Beatrice Welles?
Beatrice Welles's birth name is Beatrice Mori di Gerfalco Welles.
What caused the Union Admiral Samuel P Lee to be replaced in 1864?
The Union Secretary of the Navy held a cabinet position with President Lincoln. Secretary Gideon Welles believed that Admiral Samuel P. Lee was no longer able to command the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Welles replaced him with the then Rear Admiral David Porter. According to Welles, Admiral Lee was ineffective and his constant request more ships for the blockade became annoying and a distraction from his primary duty of stopping illegal Confederate shipping.
When was Roger Welles born?
Roger Welles was born in 1862.
