John Aaron Rawlins
American General and Secretary of War
Born
Died
1869
157 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1831, served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Played a critical role in major battles, including the Siege of Vicksburg where commanded the 1st Division of the Army of the Tennessee. Appointed as the 29th United States Secretary of War in 1865, serving under President Ulysses S. Grant until his death in 1869. Worked on military oversight during Reconstruction and the Indian Wars.
Commanded troops at the Siege of Vicksburg
Served as United States Secretary of War
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