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VIP´s of the Civil War
During the American Civil War, numerous key figures played pivotal roles on both sides of the conflict. For the Confederacy, leaders such as Thomas Green, who led troops in innovative "
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VIP´s of the Civil War John B. Magruder Was a Confederate Army general during the time of the CIvil War. Graduate of West point. Was an American and Confederate military officer Thomas Green Led troops aboard ¨cottonclad¨ ships. Fought at the Battle of Galveston Served as a colonel for the Confederacy. Francis Lubbock Captured with Jefferson Davis and imprisoned by the Union in 1865. Became part of Jefferson Davis´ cabinet until the end of war Elected as Governor of Texas during the Confederate years. John Reagan Studied Law Worked as a surveyor Went to Texas in 1839 and fought against the Cherokees John Bell Hood West point Graduate Started as Captain of the Texas 4th Infantry. Confederate commander that often promoted. Jefferson Davis Served in the U.S Senate as a representative of Mississippi before the Civil War. After Lee´s surrender, he was captured by Union Troops. President of the Confederate States of America. Robert E. Lee His surrender at Appomattox ended the Civil War. West point graduate that served in the Mexican American War. Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Ulysses S. Grant Later elected as the 18th president of the U.S He captured Robert E. Lee´´s army and forced him to surrender Leader of the Union Army. Abraham Lincoln Outlawed Slavery Known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation Was president of the Civil War.
