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Lincoln, Congress, Grant, and the Lieutenant General Act

Arizona State University history professor Brooks Simpson talked about the Lieutenant General Act of 1864. The act made Ulysses S. Grant a l… read more

Arizona State University history professor Brooks Simpson talked about the Lieutenant General Act of 1864. The act made Ulysses S. Grant a lieutenant general and gave him command of the Union Army. Professor Simpson spoke at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s 2012 Civil War Symposium. close

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Program ID:
305846-3
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 21, 2012 | 6:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 28, 2013 | 2:15am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jul 21, 2012 | 6:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 21, 2012 | 10:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 22, 2012 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 26, 2013 | 1:15pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 27, 2013 | 6:15am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 28, 2013 | 2:15am EST | C-SPAN 3
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