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Lincoln, Grant, and the 1864 Election

LINCOLN, GRANT, AND THE 1864 ELECTION

General George B. McClellan
Against the recommendations of some of his cabinet members, Lincoln re-appointed McClellan to command of the Army of the Potomac. In September of 1862, McClellan successfully defeated Lee at Antietam, although he failed to pursue Lee as Lincoln had wished, causing the President to remove McClellan from command again.

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