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Birth
James Longstreet was born in Edgefield District, South Carolina -
His youth
His dad sent him to live with his uncle -
Military Academy
James longstreet was appointented to the U.S. Military Academy -
Graduation
Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy -
Second Lieutenant
He was promoted to second lieutenant assgined to the 4th U.S. infintry -
First Lieutenant
He was promoted to first lieutenant -
Mexican-American War
He fought in The Mexican War -
Married
He married Maria Louisa Garland -
To Major
He was promoted to major -
The Battle of Bull Run
James fought in the Battle of Bull Run -
The Battle of Gettysberg
Lee and longstreet were arguing about what they should do. -
Under new command
He sent a letter asking if he could serve under the command of General Joseph Johnson. Later he did. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
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Battle of Chickauga
he was in charge of the left wing of the army. He attacked the Union when there was a hole in their line. -
The Battle of the Wilderness
Longstreet save the confederates from defeat. He launched an attack that nearly drove the Union out of the field. -
Longstreet is shot
During the Battle of the Wilderness longstreet is acedentally shot by one of his own men int he shoulder. -
His wife dies
His wife, Maria Louisa Garland Longstreet, died. -
Memoirs
He wrote and then published his memoirs -
Married again
He married his second wife, Helen Dortch -
James longstreet Dies
James Longstreet dies in Gainsville, GA. He lives to be 82 years old.