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Thomas Jackson


Born
in Clarksburg, West Virginia, The United States
January 21, 1824

Died
May 10, 1863

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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the most prominent Confederate generals during the American Civil War.

After attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Jackson served in the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848.

Jackson took a teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), in Lexington, Virginia. He became Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Artillery.

Achieved his nickname during the first battle of Manassas (Bull Run) July 21, 1861.

Thereafter achieved distinction in the Peninsula Campaign, Second Bull Run and Fredericksburg before being wounded at Chancellorsville and dying of pneumonia 8 days later.

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“Let us cross the river to the other side and rest beneath the shade of the trees.
[Stonwall Jackson just before passing into eternity in 1863.]”
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“Let us cross over the river, and rest in the shade of the trees.”
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