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Second Manassas Union Generals

Major General John Pope Birth: March 16, 1822 Death: September 23, 1892 Major General John Pope is known for his defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run after the civil war he had a successful military career in the Indian Wars. President Abraham Lincoln sent John Pope east to provide some aggressive leadership. General Robert E. Lee sent Jackson's men north, Pope knew he outnumbered Jackson's men. Pope Knew this was a good opportunity, found Jackson's men along an unfinished railroad cut where the First Battle of Bull Run battlefield was.

Major General Irvin McDowell Birth: October 15, 1818 Death: May 4, 1885 Major General Irvin McDowell is famous for his defeat at the Battle of First Bull Run. He served in the army from 1838- 1882. At the beginning of the Second Battle of Bull Run Irvin McDowell was promoted to a corps commander, he was critized for his actions but he could not be charged of misconduct. Irvin McDowell saw no further combat. Major General Fitz John Porter Birth: August 31, 1882 Death: May 21, 1901 Major General Fitz John Porter is best known for his performance at the Second Battle of Bull Run. He served in the army from 1843- 1863 and 1886. Fitz John Porter was charged for disobeying a lawful order and for misbehavior in front of the enemy. These charges were serious and conviction could have resulted in anything from explosion from the army to execution. Later the court- martial was found as unjust and was overturned. Porter was reinstated to the United States Army.

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