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He had credibility, where others had forfeited theirs.
Grant had liberated the Mississippi, and then saved the Army of the Cumberland from starvation in Chattanooga.
When some of the cabinet were agitating for Grant's removal, Lincoln said "I can't spare this man. He fights."
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Led newspapers to demand that Lincoln fire Grant?
The Battle of Shiloh
What quality was Lincoln looking for in the general to lead the army?
The quality that Grant had - an instinctive urge to pursue a beaten army and destroy it. When Grant's political enemies were trying to persuade Lincoln to fire him, Lincoln said "I can't spare this man. He fights."
What battle led newspapers to demand that Lincoln should fire Ulysses S. Grant?
The Trent Affair
What are the release dates for Grant and Lincoln - 1911?
Grant and Lincoln - 1911 was released on: USA: 4 September 1911
Who did Abraham Lincoln appoint?
commander Grant because Grant was efficient.
What general did Lincoln cabinet want him to get rid of?
Grant. Lincoln said "I can't spare this man. He fights."
Why was Lincoln impressed with grant?
i dont no
Who inspired Ulysses S. Grant?
Abraham Lincoln
Why did Lincoln relieve grant of his duties?
Lincoln did not relieve Grant of his duties, however, he did have to reprimand him after Grant issued what is known as Order No. 1, which was anti-Semitic. Grant would go on to serve as the 18th U.S. President.
Did us grant know Abraham Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln was his commander-in-chief.
Who was the union's president?
Abraham Lincoln
What courtesy did US President Abraham Lincoln offer to General Grant a day before the annoucement of the promotion of Grant to the highest military post in the Union army?
According to Grant's own memoirs, Lincoln himself, no one else, gave a Grant a copy of the announcement Lincoln would the next day present. Lincoln did this as he was aware that Grant was not especially a man of "words". By doing this he gave Grant the chance to prepare for his own remarks in accepting the military post.
