![]() ![]() “Stonewall” was the nickname of Confederate General Thomas J. Grant quickly became known as Unconditional Surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.” As the Battle of Fort Donelson, which ended on February 16, 1862, was one of the Union’s first victories, word of it spread quickly and the U.S. This nickname originated when he sent word to Confederate General Simon Bolivar Buckner that “no terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. “Unconditional Surrender” was the nickname of Union General Ulysses S. As an owner of slaves, purchased with his own money, I would think it unwise to nickname President Lincoln after this man. I find it odd because it is well know that Abraham (from the Bible) had hundreds of slaves. (Pictured right)Īs best as I can tell, Lincoln received this nickname because he led the nation as Abraham led his nation in the Bible. Also, the fact that the book mentions the name, but offers up no explanation seems strange. Not that the nickname Father Abraham in and of itself is interesting, but the meaning behind it. While there are numerous tales as to how he received the nickname of Honest Abe, Father Abraham is more interesting to me. Abraham Lincoln became known for his honesty long before he became a politician. “Honest Abe” and “Father Abraham” are both nicknames for President Abraham Lincoln. Some of these nicknames are well-known and will come as no surprise to you. The list is as follows: Best Civil War Nicknames Facts number 61-72 are Civil War nicknames. If you haven’t already, check out the first post in the series– His Accidency. I started a new series on the site based on the book 1,001 Things Everyone Should Know About American History by historian John Garraty. ![]()
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