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What caused President Lincoln to reappoint General McClellan to lead the Army of the Potomac?
Looking back, it would seem absurd to reappoint General McClellan to replace General John Pope as the commander of the Army of the Potomac. Lincoln did this over the heavy objections from his cabinet. Added to that was Lincoln's belief that McClellan actually sabotaged Pope at the Second Bull Run and the knowledge that McClellan might again chose not to engage Robert E. Lee. For one reason only is the assumption that McClellan was the only general that could lead the army.Later this would prove to be true as several other generals would replace McClellan after he was dismissed.
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What was the reaction of General George B McClellan to President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation?
President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 was a shock to General McClellan. He also was shocked when Lincoln soon after suspended habeas corpus. He was opposed to both of these actions by President Lincoln.
What major development caused Union General George McClellan to believe that President Lincoln was hampering the Peninsula campaign of 1862?
As the Union's Peninsula campaign was in its early stages, General McClellan was certain that President Lincoln was hampering McClellan's war operations. Lincoln had stepped in and retained the corps under General McDowell to defend Washington DC. Lincoln believed this was a necessity.
Why did George mcclellan chose to run against president Lincoln?
General George Mcclellan was, by all accounts, an egomaniac. He was bitter over his removal from command by Lincoln. In running for President in 1864 against Lincoln, he sought to "get even" and embarrass Lincoln.
What was the unusual way that Union General George B McClellan addressed his communications with US President Lincoln?
In letters and in telegraph communications with US President Abraham Lincoln, McClellan was very respectful to Lincoln, even though he believed him to be an incompetent president. He used the words of Your Excellency in all communications with Lincoln.
What civil war general later became the governor of New Jersey?
George B. McClellan. McClellan also ran for president against Lincoln in 1864 (but lost). McClellan's son was also governor of New Jersey.
