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Life
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Graduated West Point Military Academy
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Rejoined army after trying engineering
Meade quit the army to try Civil engineering but soon rejoined -
Involved in Mexican War from 1846-48
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Bull Run
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 -
Replacement
Abe Lincoln appointed Meade to replace General Hooker in charge of the army of the Potomac -
Battle Of Gettysburg
Known for defeating General Lee when he retreated south. -
Put in charge of the Reconstruction district that included Alabama
