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Eighteenth U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant [April 27, 1822-July 23, 1885] was born Hiram Ulysses Grant. But he was sensitive about the initials: H.U.G. Once away from home, he tried to change his name to Hiram Ulysses. West Point wouldn't allow it. But West Point did allow him to drop the Hiram, and add an S. as a middle initial after Ulysses. The resulting initials brought on two famous nicknames. Throughout his life, the future General and President was described as someone who went straight to the heart of a matter, and was most determined once he set his mind to something. For example, he graduated at the bottom of his class at West Point. But while he was there he tamed York, a horse so wild that the staff would have put him down but for the future Union General and President. The determined cadet simply gave the lifesaving challenge to the Academy: there's no horse that I can't ride. In fact, the young cadet went on to set a high jump record, on York, that remained unbeaten for 25 years. And while he was there, his nickname was Sam, and Uncle Sam. During the War between the States, General Grant was given yet another nickname, based on his initials. For he became ka U.S. and Unconditional Surrender Grant. For he demanded with each Union victory a complete and unconditional surrender.
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This union general earned his nickname by being a stubborn negotiator?
Union General Ulysses S. Grant earned his nick name by being a stubborn negotiator. His nick name was Unconditional Surrender.
The union general earned his name by being a stubborn negotiator?
Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
Who is Mr Pershing of World War 1?
General "Black Jack" Pershing, a graduate of West Point, where he earned the nickname. After WWI, he rose to rank of "General of the Armies of the United States - a rank created specially for him.
Who earned the nickname top gun in the Persian gulf war?
Collin Powell
General Joseph Hooker nickname?
Joseph Hooker was a General in the Union Army during the Civil War. Joseph Hooker was brave soldier, and a knowledgeable military leader, but he was a very immoral man. Joseph Hooker was born on November 13th, 1814 in Hadley, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary Hooker. Joseph had three older sisters and was the youngest of four. He started school at a local school called Hopkins Academy, and following in his father's footsteps, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1837 at the age of 23. After he graduated, he immediately began his service when he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in 1st U.S. Artillery during the second of the Seminole Wars, and the Mexican-American War. He served his first term in the United States Army from 1837-1853. His second commission lasted from 1859-1868, during the Civil War. In 1861 Hooker was promoted to Brigadier General of the Union Army. He proved himself very useful on the battlefield, which earned him the nickname 'Fighting Joe Hooker'. In 1862, Hooker led the troops into, and successfully out of battles, such as the Battles of Williamsburg, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. However, the Battle of Chancellorsville was his undoing. At Chancellorsville in 1863, Hooker was planning on cutting off supplies for the confederate army, and surround the opposing troops. Nevertheless, General Hooker's plan backfired completely. The Union Army lost the battle entirely to General Robert E. Lee. In 1868, Hooker was relieved of duty. Although Joseph Hooker was a phenomenal military leader, he had the reputation for being both a drunken fool who spent most of his time gambling and fighting, and was known to be quite the ladies man. So much so, that there are many legends linking him to the popular nickname for a prostitute, or a 'hooker'. General Joseph Hooker suffered a stroke, and died on October 31,1879 and was buried in Cincinnati, Ohio. He will always be known as a wonderful military leader and a hero.
This union general earned his nickname by being a stubborn negotiator?
Union General Ulysses S. Grant earned his nick name by being a stubborn negotiator. His nick name was Unconditional Surrender.
The union general earned his name by being a stubborn negotiator?
Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
Which confederate general in the Battle of Antietam earned a famous nickname?
George B., his nickname was "Little Napoleon".
Who received a nickname at bull run in history?
General Thomas J. Jackson..He earned the nickname "Stonewall," when his brigade held back a Federal charge.
What Early victories along the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers earned general grant what nickname?
Unconditional Surrender
When Confederate general Thomas J Jackson stood firm against the Union he earned the nickname of?
Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" due to his staunch defense of Henry Hill while maintaining a calm demeanor at the first Battle of Bull Run.
Who had the nick name Old War Horse?
James Longstreet had the nickname of Old Warhorse. He earned this nickname at the Battle of Antietam. He was called General Lee's Old Warhorse.
How do you make a sentence with the word stubborn?
The mule's reputation for being stubborn is well-earned. I'm having a bit of trouble with untying this stubborn knot.
Who earned the nickname of Unconditional Surrender and how did they get it?
U.S. Grant and he earned by leading the Union general in the American Civil War. thats not true he got the title because in a fight a never surrendered, not just because he was a general for the Union army
Were did Stonewall Jackson get his nickname?
he earned his nickname at Bull Run
How did San Fernando earned nickname mission of valley?
does not have a nickname, but it was firstly named San Fernando Ray de Espana. :)
How did stonwall Jackson earn his militay nickname?
He earned his famous nickname at the first battle of Bull Run when Confederate general Barnard Bee's said: "Look, men, there is Jackson standing like a stone wall!"
