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Key facts about John M. Schofield, a prominent Union general during the Civil War who later served as U.S. Secretary of War, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, and commanding general of the United States Army.

Facts about American Military Commander Winfield Scott, including a timeline of his life, his accomplishments, and more interesting details. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of his life and career and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Key facts about Major General John Sedgwick who became the highest ranking Union combat casualty during the Civil War when a Confederate sharpshooter killed him during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 9, 1864, .

Key facts about William H, Seward who served as Secretary of State during the administration of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson and brokered a deal with Russia for the United States to purchase Alaska.

Key facts Wilson Shannon Governor of Ohio and Governor of the Kansas Territory during the period known as Bleeding Kansas.

Key facts abiut Union General Philip Sheridan.

Important facts about Union General William Tecumseh Sherman and a timeline of his life. Sherman was an accomplished soldier and able leader. He rose to prominence during the Civil War. He is best remembered for the "Total War" tactics he used during the Atlanta, Savannah, and Carolina campaigns, which left a swath of destruction across the South during the latter part of the war.

Key facts about Congressman, United States diplomat, and prominent Union general Daniel Sickles who was infamous for his disreputable lifestyle before, during, and after the Civil War.

Key facts about Franz Sigel, one of President Abraham Lincoln's "political generals," during the Civil War who achieved the rank of major general and served as a corps commander with the Army of the Potomac.

Key facts about Henry W. Slocum, one of the youngest major generals and corps commanders in the American Civil War who led Union troops in many key battles of the Eastern and Western Theaters.

Key facts about Kirby Smith, the last of the Confederacy's seven full general's to pass away after the American Civil War.

Key facts about Major General William F. Smith a prominent officer in both theaters of the American Civil War who was commonly known as "Baldy," Smith .

Key facts about Brigadier General William Sooy Smith who served in many of the Western Theater's important campaigns during the Civil War.

Key facts about the South Carolina Exposition and Protest.

Key facts about Major General David S. Stanley, a prominent Union officer and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, who served as commander of the 4th Army Corps in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

Key facts about United States Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.

Key facts about famous women' rights activist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Key facts about Isaac Ingalls Stevens, a prominent Union general in the American Civil War who was killed during the Battle of Chantilly on September 1, 1862.

Key facts about Thaddeus Stevens a dominant member of the Radical Republicans who crafted Congressional Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War.

Key facts about Colonel Donald Chester Stith, one of four graduates of the United States Military Academy to join the Confederate Army after first fighting for the Union Army during the Civil War.