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Birth
Born in Cadiz, Spain -
The Move To The U.S.
Meade's immediate family moves to Pennsylvania to deal with financial trouble. -
Graduation from United States Military Academy at West Point
Graduates 19th in his class of 56. -
Resignation
Resigns from army to pursue career as a civil engineer. -
Marriage
Marries Margaretta Sergeant and has seven children with her. -
Reentering The Army
Serves as a junior officer in the Mex.-American War -
Civil War: Brigadier General
"Meade was made a brigadier general of Pennsylvania volunteers after receiving a glowing recommendation letter from the state’s governor. " -
Army of Potomac
Meade is given command of the army of Potomac -
Another Promotion
[George G . Meade](hhttp://www.civilwar.org/education/history/biographies/george-meade.html)" Meade offered his resignation, but it was denied, and he was promoted to brigadier general in the regular army..." -
Civil War's End and Meade
After the Civil War ended, Meade held many military commands. -
Meade's Death
Died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.