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What general started construction of a fleet of gunboats and named US Grant in command of Cairo?

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Who was the general who did two key things in the western front he had started construction of a fleet of gunboats and named us grant in command of Cairo?

The general you are referring to is General Henry Halleck. He played a significant role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War by overseeing the construction of a fleet of gunboats to support Union operations. Additionally, he appointed Ulysses S. Grant to command the critical strategic location of Cairo, Illinois, which served as a vital base for Union forces.


How many states in the us have the city named Cairo?

19


Did US President Ulysses S. Grant command any wars?

There were no wars in the United States while Ulysses Simpson Grant was president.


What was the first position held by US Grant when the US Civil War began?

In June of 1861, US Grant was given command of the 21st Illinois Regiment. Grant was given the title of Colonel.


What was the first assignment for General US Grant in the US Civil War?

General US Grant's first assignment in the US Civil War was in Missouri. In September of 1861 Grant took command of the Southeast Missouri District.


When did Union General US Grant take command of the Army of the Tennessee?

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What is a city named after a us army officer?

Washington, DC, is named for General George Washington. Thirteen states have cities named for General Custer. There are three cities named for General Grant--Grant City MO, Grant MI and Grant City NY. Sherman, Texas, is named for General Sidney Sherman.


Are there any living descendants of US Grant?

Yes. Grant has a large number of living descendants, some of whom are still named Grant.


Which us president had a horse named Cincinnati?

Ulysses Grant was given a horse named Cincinnatus by the people of Cincinnati.


The Union General who assumed command of the army during the last year of the war was?

Ulysses S. Grant took command of the Union Armies during the final years of the US Civil War receiving full command of the troops in early 1864. He was appointed by US President Lincoln. Grant was also given the special title of Lieutenant General. Grant has been given credit for the general that defeated the South. This had been the title of George Washington and no other US general ever had it until it was given to Grant. The Confederacy used the title of lieutenant general during the war.


What date was US Grant given command of Union army?

Union General US Grant was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General by President Lincoln in March of 1864. Grant was only the second US general to hold this high rank which gave him control of all Union forces. Previously only George Washington held this title.