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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Winfield_ScottWinfield Scott - Wikipedia

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   A paddle steamer named Winfield Scott launched in 1850, and a U.S. Army tugboat in service in the 21st century is named Winfield Scott. Scott is the namesake of various people, including officers Union General Winfield Scott Hancock, Confederate General Winfield Scott Featherston, and Admiral Winfield Scott Schley.

   • Years of service: 1807 (Militia), 1808–1861 (U.S. Army)
   • Resting place: West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York

   • Political party: Whig

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Winfield-ScottWinfield Scott | US General, War of 1812 ... - Britannica

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   Apr 8, 2024 · See all videos for this article. Winfield Scott (born June 13, 1786, Petersburg, Va., U.S.—died May 29, 1866, West Point, N.Y.) was an American army officer who held the rank of general in three wars and was the unsuccessful Whig candidate for president in 1852. He was the foremost American military figure between the Revolution and the Civil ...

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4. encyclopediavirginia.org › entries › scott-winfieldWinfield Scott (1786–1866) - Encyclopedia Virginia

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   Mar 7, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Winfield Scott, a hero of the Mexican War, the last Whig presidential candidate, and the commander of the U.S. Army at the start of the Civil War. Explore his achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive entry from Encyclopedia Virginia.

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6. www.battlefields.org › biographies › winfield-scottWinfield Scott | American Battlefield Trust

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   Learn about the life and career of Winfield Scott, a prominent U.S. Army general who served in three wars and was the longest-serving general in American history. Find out his achievements, controversies, and legacy in the Civil War and beyond.

7. www.americanhistorycentral.com › winfield-scottWinfield Scott, Biography, Overview, History, Significance

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   Feb 2, 2024 · Learn about Winfield Scott, a prominent American military leader from the War of 1812 to the Civil War. He fought in several wars, devised the Anaconda Plan, and ran for president in 1852.

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   What happened to Winfield Scott?

   • President Abraham Lincoln visits Scott to consult with him on war strategy. Winfield Scott dies. The funeral for Winfield Scott is held at the Cadets' Chapel at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Former Union generals Ulysses S. Grant, George G. Meade, John M. Schofield, and George H. Thomas all attend.

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   Who was Winfield Scott?

   • Winfield Scott (born June 13, 1786, Petersburg, Va., U.S.—died May 29, 1866, West Point, N.Y.) was an American army officer who held the rank of general in three wars and was the unsuccessful Whig candidate for president in 1852. He was the foremost American military figure between the Revolution and the Civil War.

   Winfield Scott | US General, War of 1812 & Mexican-American War, Whig

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   Who were Winfield Scott Hancock and Winfield Scott Featherston?

   • Perhaps the greatest recognition of Scott’s influence and fame is that while he was still alive, two men who were named for him—Winfield Scott Hancock and Winfield Scott Featherston—attained the rank of general. The irony, of course, is that they served on opposing sides in the Civil War. Winfield Scott is born at Laurel Hill in Dinwiddie County.

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   How did Winfield Scott participate in the war of 1812?

   • Winfield Scott participates in the capture of Fort George, Canada, during the War of 1812. He is slightly wounded in the shoulder. Winfield Scott is promoted to brigadier general. Winfield Scott participates in the American victory at the Battle of Chippawa in Ontario, Canada, during the War of 1812.

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9. www.history.com › winfield-scott-hancockWinfield Scott Hancock - General, Civil War, Gettysburg - HISTORY

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   Nov 6, 2009 · Learn about Winfield Scott Hancock, a U.S. Army officer and politician who served as a Union general during the Civil War. He commanded the II Corps at Gettysburg and was wounded in action, and later ran for president in 1880.

10. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › winfieldWinfield Scott Hancock, Facts, Significance, General, Biography

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    Jan 12, 2024 · Learn about Winfield Scott Hancock, a Union general and Democratic presidential candidate in the American Civil War. Find out his facts, significance, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.