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Why Did Thomas Jackson Deserve His Holiday

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Breezy Roberts
Tyree- 4th pd
April 14, 2015

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Writing Prompt- You are going to persuade the reader that the person you are writing about deserves a holiday or not. 2 page minimum include sources.

I believe that Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson should have a holiday named after him. I believe he deserves this holiday for many reason. First, he was brave, his braveness caused the rest of the army to stand with him. Second, Thomas was considered to be a war hero. Lastly, he was one of the most famous Confederate Generals. These are just some of the reasons I think Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson deserves his own holiday. Let me give you some more details on my reasonings: First, Thomas Jackson was brave. During his Battle of the First Bull Run which. It was given to him by Confederate General Bernard Bee when he was inspired by …show more content…

First, Thomas, as said in the above paragraph, was sent to serve in the Mexican war straight out of college to be second lieutenant in the third Artillery Regiment. Also not only once but twice was breveted (military commission conferred mostly for outstanding service) for his actions in war. His actions at Harpers Ferry (1861) made him a military legend. Not only did this make him a military legend but also his Shenandoah Vally Campaign (1862), and the flanking maneuver at the Battle of Chancellorsville. To many Jackson was considered a greater war hero to the South then Lee ever was. When he was an instructor at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington he memorized his lectures. He captured a large number locomotives and cars of the B&O. He captured Romney successfully. Jackson’s men held off uncoordinated Federal attacks from for 2 days in the Second Battle of Bull Run, until General James Longstreet arrived with Lee’s army. This was another victory for “Stonewall”. He was also very flexible with plans on the

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