GENERAL WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN MEMORIAL

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GENERAL SHERMAN LEAD HIS TROOPS TO THE CAPTURE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, A MILITARY SUCCESS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN. SHERMAN'S SUBSEQUENT MARCH THROUGH GEORGIA AND THE CAROLINAS FURTHER UNDERMINED THE CONFEDERACY'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE FIGHTING.

Location

Address: SHERMAN PLAZA
City: WASHINGTON
State:
Zip Code: 20006

Details

Memorial Type: Equestrian Memorials
Access: Public
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated: 1896
Photograph By: DAVID OHMER
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