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John Alexander McClernand

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Union United States Army general (1812-1900)

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John Alexander McClernand was an American lawyer, politician, and a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He was a prominent Democratic politician in Illinois and a member of the United States House of Representatives before the war.

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General McClernand during the Civil WarGeneral McClernand during the Civil WarEmbarkation of General McClernand's Brigade at Cairo -- the Advance of the Great Mississippi Expedition -- January 10, 1862Embarkation of General McClernand's Brigade at Cairo -- the Advance of the Great Mississippi Expedition -- January 10, 1862McClernand (right) with Abraham Lincoln during his inspection of the Antietam battlefield; Allan Pinkerton is standing at left.McClernand (right) with Abraham Lincoln during his inspection of the Antietam battlefield; Allan Pinkerton is standing at left.

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John Alexander McClernand was an American lawyer, politician, and a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He was a prominent Democratic politician in Illinois and a member of the United States House of Representatives before the war. McClernand was firmly dedicated to the principles of Jacksonian democracy and supported the Compromise of 1850.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1812 to 1900 · aged 88
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