Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Fitz John Porter - New York Times (blog)

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New York Times (blog)


The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Fitz John Porter

New York Times (blog)


At first glance, Porter seemed an unlikely candidate to end his military career on so ignominious a note. The Union admirals David Dixon Porter and David G. Farragut were both among his cousins, and he had graduated eighth in his West Point class of 1845.



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