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Antietam, Md. Allan Pinkerton, President Lincoln, and Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand. Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862. Date 1862 October 3
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Allan Antietam Lincoln Pinkerton Mcclernand
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the American Civil War, as President Abraham Lincoln and two key military figures, Allan Pinkerton and Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand, stand amidst the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam in Maryland on October 3, 1862. The Battle of Antietam, fought between the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, was the single bloodiest day in the entire war, with over 22,000 casualties. Allan Pinkerton, a renowned detective and spy master, played a crucial role in the Union war effort. He was the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency and served as a civilian advisor to President Lincoln. Pinkerton's intelligence gathering was instrumental in helping the Union army plan and execute successful military strategies. He is seen here in the photograph, wearing a frock coat and hat, standing to the left of President Lincoln. To Lincoln's right stands Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand, a Union general who commanded the XIII Corps during the Battle of Antietam. McClernand was known for his political connections and was a strong supporter of President Lincoln. His troops played a significant role in the Union victory at Antietam, particularly in the capture of the Sunken Road, also known as the Bloody Lane. President Lincoln, dressed in a black frock coat and wearing a bow tie, stands in the center of the photograph, his expression serious and contemplative. The Battle of Antietam was a turning point in the war, and Lincoln's presence on the battlefield underscores the gravity of the situation. The photograph provides a rare glimpse into the lives of these three influential figures during a critical moment in American history.
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