General Thomas Jackson War Hero

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General Thomas Jackson (1824-1863) is a war hero and a general during the Civil War. He had a difficult childhood, but graduated from the U S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Later, leaving the military, he began a teaching career. Jackson’s hometown, Virginia, seceded and he joined the Confederate States of America. Serving under General Robert E. Lee, he was in many significant battles. Jackson earned his nickname “Stonewall” when fighting in the battle of Bull Run (see page 3-4). Stonewall Jackson died May 10, 1863.