Historical Events tagged with "post-war"
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Politics & Government
Ulysses S. Grant Promoted to General of the Army
July 25th, 1866 158 years ago
Legislation was passed by the United States Congress to authorize the rank of General of the Army, a newly established military rank. Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, a prominent figure and leader during the American Civil War, was appointed as the first officer to hold this prestigious title. This development aimed to strengthen the military leadership in the post-war period and ensure a cohesive command structure for the nation's armed forces.
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