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Birth
Joseph enters the world in Farmville, Virginia. -
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Life of Joseph E. Johnston
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Service in Mexican-American War**
Joseph e. Johnston serves in the Mexican-American War. -
Resignation
Joseph Eggleston Johnston resigns from his position of quartermaster general in the national army of the United States after almost a year of service with the staff rank of brigadier general. -
Brigadier General of Confederate Army
Johnston is made a brigadier general in the Confederate Army. -
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Commander of the Army of the Shenandoah
Sherman is commander of the Confederate Army of the Shenandoah. -
General of the CSA
Johnston is appointed as a general of the Confederate States Army. -
Battle of Seven Pines
Johnston attacks soldiers under Union Gen. McClellan to defend Richmond in the Battle of Seven Pines. The battle ended in a draw. However, McClellan was stopped from capturing Richmond. -
Replacement
Confederate president Jefferson Davis removes Johnston from his post and appoints Gen. John Bell Hood to replace him. -
Surrender
Johnston surrenders to Sherman after the Atlanta Campaign, with 90,000 troops under his command. -
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Congressional Representative
Johnston serves in the U. S. House of Representatives for one term. -
Railroad Commissioner
During the presidency of Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), Johnston is appointed a railroad commissioner. -
Pallbearer for Sherman
Johnston serves as a pallbearer at the funeral of Union Gen. William T. Sherman, his former opponent. -
Death
Johnston dies of a cold.