Winfield Scott: Quick Facts
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| Born | June 13, 1786 • Petersburg • Virginia |
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| Died | May 29, 1866 (aged 79) • New York |
| Political Affiliation | Whig Party |
| Role In | American Civil War • Battle of Cerro Gordo • Battle of Chapultepec • Battle of Chippewa • Battle of Contreras • Battle of Lundy’s Lane • First Battle of Bull Run • Mexican-American War • Trail of Tears • United States presidential election of 1848 • United States presidential election of 1852 |
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