On this day in the Civil War, Congress approves the revival of the rank of lieutenant general, paving the way for U. S. Grant to become General-in-Chief of the Union army.
Ulysses S. Grant
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)
On this day in the Civil War, Congress approves the revival of the rank of lieutenant general, paving the way for U. S. Grant to become General-in-Chief of the Union army.
Ulysses S. Grant
(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)