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Irvin McDowell

By Emily Huber

  • Born

    Irvin McDowell was born on October 15,1818 in Coloumbun, Ohio.

  • military acadamy

    Irvin McDowell graduated the military acadamy in 1838.

  • Serving the Mexican-American War

    He served as an aide-de-camp to General J. E. Wool during the Mexican - American War, and received a brevet promotion to Captain for his service at the Battle of Buena Vista.

  • Promoted

    Irvin McDowell was promoted to the rank of brigadier General as a result of political conections to the Secretary of the Treasury, Salmon P. Chase. Irvin also became a General of the Civil War.

  • battle of bull run

    Irvin led the Confederate to the battle of Bull Run. The Union lost the Battle of Bull Run. Soon after the battle Irvin was repalced by George McClellan.

  • combat

    Irvin had never before commanded troops in combat, Mcdowell, he was facing political pressure, and attacked Confederate forces at FIrst Battle of Manassas.

  • command

    Irvin was put into command of the Department of the Pacific, and was relatively inactive for the remainder of the war.

  • Retired

    In 1882 he had retired his job as a commandor.