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Meade quit the army to try Civil engineering but soon rejoined
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On the outbreak of the American Civil War he was commissioned brigadier general in command of the 2nd Brigade of the Pennsylvania Reserves. Meade took part in the 2nd Battle of Bull Run and the the Battle of Chancellorsville in May
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Abe Lincoln appointed Meade to replace General Hooker in charge of the army of the Potomac
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Known for defeating General Lee when he retreated south.
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