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Also Known As George Brinton McClellan
Born December 3, 1826 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Died October 29, 1885 (aged 58) • Orange • New Jersey
Title / Office governor (1877-1881), New Jersey
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In American Civil War • Battle of Antietam • Battle of Seven Pines • Peninsular Campaign • Second Battle of Bull Run • Seven Days’ Battles • United States presidential election of 1864

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Gen. George B. McClellan, his wife, infant daughter, nurse, and mother-in-law at his headquarters near Alexandria, Va.
Cover of sheet music for “Parade March of the Great Potomac Army,” dedicated to Gen. George B. McClellan; composed by Chas. Fradel, published by Beer & Schirmer, 1861.
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