0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who was the only president to come under enemy fire while in office?
Lincoln Lincoln
How did Union General Henry W Halleck reorganize the command structure in the Eastern Theater?
As General Joseph Hooker was doing his best to boost the morale of the Army of the Potomac, and being credited with his great success, Halleck, under fire from US President Lincoln, began to reorganize the command structure in the Eastern Theater. This was a challenge, and a major reason was the fact that Lincoln believed that Halleck had failed in more than one way to correctly exercise his role as general in chief. Because of that, General Hooker convinced Lincoln that he could break the normal chain of command and report directly to President Lincoln. This was a serious flaw by any military measure.With that said, Halleck took the following measures:* He placed the troops at Harper's Ferry and troops in the Shenandoah Valley under the command of Major General Robert Schenck;* Halleck reassigned the 9th Corps of the Army of the Potomac to Major General Dix at Fort Monroe; and* Halleck retained Major General Heintzelman as commander of the Washington DC defense troops.Halleck believed that these armies were too weak to defend themselves and ordered General Hooker to support them from the Army of the Potomac as needed.Lincoln again stepped in to break the chain of command by offering Hooker command of the Washington DC garrison, bur Hooker declined.Halleck was able to give to Hooker the same instructions that Lincoln had approved for the last commander of the Army of the Potomac, General Burnside, the command to focus on destroying Lee's army.
What are the release dates for Lincoln Trial by Fire - 1974 TV?
They've Killed President Lincoln - 1971 TV was released on: USA: 12 February 1971
How many times did President Lincoln fire McClellan?
7 famous generals were fired by Lincoln. They were: Irwin McDaniel, George B. McClellan (who was rehired and refired), John Pope, Joe Hooker, Franz Sigal (also fired twice), John C. Fremont (also fired twice), and William Rosecrans.
Where is the Lincoln Fire Department in Lincoln Nebraska located?
The address of the Lincoln Fire Department is: 1801 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
How many bullets did John Wilkes Booth fire at President Abraham Lincoln?
A single .44 caliber bullet at point blank range.
Why did US President Lincoln replace Secretary of War Simon Cameron with Edwin Stanton?
In January of 1862, US President Lincoln replaced his Secretary of War, Simon Cameron with Edwin Stanton. Historians cite that under Cameron, the Department became corrupted by politics and Lincoln chose to fire Cameron and replaced him with Stanton.
What happened at the battle of chancellorville?
It was the first test of the new Union General Joseph Hooker against Lee and Stonewall. Lee managed to wrong-foot Hooker by refusing to fight on the field that Hooker had chosen. This caused Hooker to lose his nerve, and he became indecisive. Stonewall then led a massive charge at off-guard Union troops who were resting easy. The battle was a brilliant Confederate victory, but Stonewall was mortally wounded in a friendly-fire incident. Neither Lee nor his army was ever the same again.
What did Abraham Lincoln do many nights by the fire as a child?
Lincoln spent many nights as a child studying by the light of a fire.
Where is the St. Joseph Fire Museum Inc in Saint Joseph Missouri located?
The address of the St Joseph Fire Museum Inc is: 1202 S 11Th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64503-2514
What is the phone number of the St. Joseph Fire Museum Inc in Saint Joseph Missouri?
The phone number of the St Joseph Fire Museum Inc is: 816-671-0410.
Did Abraham Lincoln love riding horses?
Yes, he did. He loved all animals, and when he moved into the White House, a couple of Nanny goats were acquired to keep the Lincoln Family's horses, company. President Lincoln's horse was "Old Bob", and the President rode him personally, or drove his own coach with "Old Bob" as the coach's horse. ( rather than hiring a Coachman). On February 10, 1864, the White House Stables caught fire, and burned to the ground. Unfortunately, Willie's former Pony, Tad's Pony, 2 horses belonging to the President, 2 horses belonging to the President's Private Secretary, John Nicolay, and the all the goats perished in the fire. When the President saw the fire, he rushed through a crowd, which had gathered, and began to break open one of the large doors with his own hands; but the building was full of fire, and none of the horses could be saved. The President had to be restrained by soldiers from rushing into the inferno. The officer in charge of the security detail he led Mr. Lincoln back to the White House. Later, the President was seen weeping at an East Room window.
