2020-07 2 sessions
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Lithograph of "WINFIELD SCOTT Lieut. General, Commanding U.S. Army" Published by Charles Magnus of New York, 1858, 19"x24", in uniform. Fine condition. Winfield Scott (17861866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insistence on proper military etiquette, and as the Grand Old Man of the Army for his many years of service.
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