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Winfield Scott

Winfield Scott, 1835 portrait, by George Catlin
Personal information
NameWinfield Scott
NicknameOld Fuss and Feathers, Grand Old Man of the Army
Place of birthDinwiddie County, Virginia
Place of deathWest Point, New York
Resting placeWest Point Cemetery, West Point, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1808 � 1861
RankBrevet Lieutenant General
Commands heldUnited States Army
Battles/warsWar of 1812
*Battle of Queenston Heights *Battle of Fort George *Capture of Fort Erie *Battle of Chippawa *Battle of Lundy's Lane Seminole Wars
Black Hawk War
Mexican-American War
*Siege of Veracruz *Battle of Cerro Gordo *Battle of Contreras *Battle of Churubusco *Battle of Molino del Rey *Battle of Chapultepec *Battle for Mexico City American Civil War
Other workLawyer
Military governor of Mexico City
Whig candidate for President of the United States, 1852

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 - May 29, 1866) was a United States Army general, and unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig Party in 1852.

Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers" and the "Grand Old Man of the Army," he served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in American history and many historians rate him the ablest American commander of his time. Over the course of his forty-seven-year career, he commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Black Hawk War, the Second Seminole War, and, briefly, the American Civil War, conceiving the Union strategy known as the Anaconda Plan that would be used to defeat the Confederacy. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army for twenty years, longer than any other holder of the office.

A national hero after the Mexican-American War, he served as military governor of Mexico City. Such was his stature that, in 1852, the United States Whig Party passed over its own incumbent President of the United States, Millard Fillmore, to nominate Scott in the United States presidential election. Scott lost to Democrat Franklin Pierce in the general election, but remained a popular national figure, receiving a brevet promotion in 1856 to the rank of lieutenant general, becoming the first American since George Washington to hold that rank.

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4.25 min. | 4.05 user rating		 website: www.evorglens.tv twitter: twitter.com facebook: www.facebook.com "Such an Easy Question" was written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott. Blackwell also wrote All Shook Up, Don't be Cruel, Fever, Great Balls of Fire, Return to Sender and many others. Presley recorded the song in 1962 for the "Pot Luck" album, then he released it as a single in 1965 due to its inclusion in the Elvis Presley movie "Tickle Me". For the first time in his career, the movie budget did not allow new songs to be commissioned for a Presley film so the soundtrack was assembled from previously released recordings, recycling nine songs in total with some dating back to recording sessions from 1960. After it's re-release, "Such an Easy Question" reached the top of the Billboard Easy Listening chart, spending two weeks at number one in July 1965.
2.48 min. | 4.81 user rating		 Produced by Richard Perry, featuring Charlotte Crossley on lead of cover song most closely identified with LaVern Baker & written by Winfield Scott. This stereo vinyl track is from the 1981 OOP Planet LP "Swing Produced by Richard Perry" and also features Steve March and Lorraine Feather sharing leads.
3.63 min. | 4.85 user rating		 Betty Hutton "Sleepy Head" (1956) Written by Winfield Scott Orchestra conducted by Vic Schoen Released on Capitol 3383 For lyrics and more Betty Hutton, visit www.satinsandspurs.com
2.10 min. | 3.4 user rating		 June 14th is the anniversary of the creation of my alma mater, the United States Army! The US Army is the most powerful fighting force in history, and the bedrock upon which America came to life. From George Washington to David Petraeus, the Army has answered the Nation's call without fail since 1775, and it is the guardian of America's best values and traditions. It was the honor of a lifetime for me to serve as an American Soldier, and to be allowed the privilege of wearing my Country's uniform. Hopefully that pride is reflected by this video. The music comes from the movies "Patton" and "MacArthur", and it is performed by Jerry Goldsmith and the Philharmonia Orchestra. The historical Army figures shown in the video are: 1.- George Washington, Commanding General of the Continental Army and 1st President of the United States. 2.- General Winfield Scott, who served under every US President from Thomas Jefferson to Abraham Lincoln. 3.- General Zachary Taylor served very effectively in the Mexican-American War, and was eventually elected to be the 12th President of the United States. 4.- Ulysses S. Grant, Commanding General of the Union Army during the Civil War, who later became the 18th President of the United States. 5.- William Tecumseh Sherman was a Union General during the Civil War. He commanded successful armies in the West and the South, and many military historians consider him to be the first modern military strategist. 6.- Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, who served <b>...</b>
5.52 min. | 4.76 user rating
Thomascow version "Return to Sender" is a 1962 written by Winfield Scott and Otis Blackwell. Elvis performed "Return to Sender" in the film Girls! Girls! Girls!.The song peaked at number 1 on the United Kingdom music charts, and number 2 on the American Billboard singles chart, but reached number 1 on the rival Cash Box and Music Vendor singles charts. "Return to Sender" also went to number five on the R&B charts .It was the Christmas number one in Ireland.The single was certified "Platinum" by the RIAA for sales in excess of 1 million units in the US.The memorable opening bars and backing on baritone saxophone is often credited to Boots Randolph, but was in fact played by Bobby Keys.
2.13 min. | 3.66 user rating		 This is Let's Call The Whole Thing Off performed by pianist Scott Williams at Southwestern College, Winfield, Ks, on 10/10/10. Special thanks to Isaac Chua for the black and white photo.
2.93 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Highlights from Canterbury's sensational 20-18 victory against Balmain in Round 5 of the 1985 Winfield Cup played at Leichhardt Oval. The game features a brilliant solo try from Scott Gale, a 90m intercept from Peter Mortimer and deft skills from the likes of Phil Gould and Darryl Brohman. There's also an interview with Graeme Hughes and Steve Folkes post game. Canterbury 20 (Peter Tunks, Peter Mortimer, Paul Langmack, Steve Mortimer tries, Chris Mortimer 2 goals) def Balmain 18 (Garry Jack, Scott Gale tries, Ross Conlon 5 goals).
2.42 min. | 0 user rating		 This is the jazz standard Afternoon In Paris, performed by pianist Scott Williams at Biederman's Bistro and Catering, Winfield, Ks, on 12/31/09. It co-stars Jeff Adams.
2.32 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is the jazz standard A Foggy Day, performed by pianist Scott Williams at Biederman's Bistro and Catering, Winfield, Ks, on 12/31/09. It co-stars Jeff Adams.
2.75 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Recalling a Tragic Tale in Arctic Exploration - NatGeo News Watch (blog) Tweet this news
NatGeo News Watch (blog)--Lieutenant Greely, who when rescued would not have lived another day, and Lieutenant Commander -Winfield Scott- Schley, who commanded the relief expedition, would both go on to become founders of the National Geographic Society. - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 20:38:16 GMT+00:00
Summer reading program to be offered - Fort Scott Tribune Tweet this news
Fort Scott Tribune--Youngsters can sign up through June 9 at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., Eugene Ware Elementary School, 900 E. Third St., and -Winfield Scott- Elementary School, 316 W. 10th St., until the last day of school, and June 11 at - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 05:06:10 GMT+00:00
At the onset of war, a gallery of characters - Washington Post Tweet this news
Washington Post---Winfield Scott-, 74, a lieutenant general, was commander of the US Army in 1861. A veteran of the War of 1812 (during which he was a prisoner of war) and the Mexican-American War, he was a national hero. ... - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:42:11 GMT+00:00
The ties of war - Enid News & Eagle Tweet this news
Enid News & Eagle---Winfield Scott- Hancock's staff. Before the war, Armistead had commanded a small garrison in San Diego, Calif., while a captain in the regular United States Army. He became fast friends with Hancock at the post, and at the out - Date : Sat, 07 May 2011 03:12:33 GMT+00:00
If enrollment drops, USD 234 could lose funds - Fort Scott Tribune Tweet this news
Fort Scott Tribune--Approved the transfer of Ramona Wilson, -Winfield Scott- cook, to the position of -Winfield Scott- kitchen manager for the 2011-12 school year, and Adam Feagins from Eugene Ware Literacy through Technology teacher to the position of Eu - Date : Tue, 03 May 2011 05:01:49 GMT+00:00
Neutral Ground - Mount Vernon Gazette Tweet this news
Mount Vernon Gazette--Concerned about the welfare of Mount Vernon, Tracey took a coach to the War Department and demanded to see general-in-chief -Winfield Scott-. She was unable to get into Scott's office, but through an intermediary he assured her - Date : Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:06:07 GMT+00:00
Kan. women write book about small town on trail - Ct Post Tweet this news
Ct Post---Winfield Scott- Hancock, known for his force against Native Americans, once wrote, "My impression is that the real route of travel fro emigrants hereafter will be from Frot Hays or Harker (most probably form Hays) directly across to som - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:12:42 GMT+00:00
Event Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Civil War - NorthcentralPa.com Tweet this news
NorthcentralPa.com--By Muncy Historical Society HUGHESVILLE - John Deppen brings history to life through his first-person dramatic portrayal of Major General -Winfield Scott- Hancock (1824-1886) at 7 pm Monday, April 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, at the - Date : Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:31:43 GMT+00:00
Fort Scott teachers take plunge for Special Olympics - Fort Scott Tribune Tweet this news
Fort Scott Tribune--The -Winfield Scott- Elementary School special education teachers are among 16 participating in the 2011 Kansas Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics of Kansas. Twelve of the 16 are jumping into ... - Date : Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:02:58 GMT+00:00
Civil War Remembered: Fort Sumter under siege - Galesburg Register-Mail Tweet this news
Galesburg Register-Mail--He asked General -Winfield Scott- if Fort Sumter could be relieved, but the situation was dire. Two days later, General -Winfield Scott- replied that Major Robert Anderson and his men had hard bread, rice and flour for only 26 day - Date : Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:04:02 GMT+00:00

Military offices
Preceded by
Alexander Macomb		Commanding General of the United States Army
1841 - 1861		Succeeded by
George B. McClellan
Party political offices
Preceded by
Zachary Taylor		Whig Party presidential nominee
1852 (lost)		Succeeded by
Millard Fillmore

United States Whig Party Presidential Nominees

William Henry Harrison / Daniel Webster / Hugh Lawson White / Willie Person Mangum * William Henry Harrison * Henry Clay * Zachary Taylor * Winfield Scott * Millard Fillmore * John Bell

Black Hawk War (1832)

FactionsBritish Band * Fox * Ho-Chunk * Illinois Militia * Kickapoo * Sioux * Menominee * Michigan Territory Militia * Potawatomi * Sauk * United States Army
PeopleJohn Giles Adams * Milton Alexander * Henry Apple * Elizabeth Armstrong * Henry Atkinson * David Bailey * Black Hawk * Hugh Brady * Ebenezer Brigham * Jesse B. Brown * Thomas P. Burnett * Chakeepashipaho * Checokalako * George Davenport * Jefferson Davis * John Dement * Augustus C. Dodge * Henry Dodge * Charles Dunn * Mike Girty * Henry Gratiot * Rachel Hall * Sylvia Hall * William S. Hamilton * James D. Henry * Ioway * George W. Jones * Keewassee * Keokuk * Antoine LeClaire * Abraham Lincoln * Stephen Mack, Jr. * Meommuse * Neapope * Oshkosh * Pamaho * Pamisseu * Adam Payne * Elijah Phillips * Alexander Posey * John Hawkins Rountree * James Sample * Lucy Sample * James Semple * Winfield Scott * Shabbona * Adam Wilson Snyder * James W. Stephenson * Isaiah Stillman * Clack Stone * Joseph M. Street * James M. Strode * Felix St. Vrain * Joseph Throckmorton * Zachary Taylor * Towaunonne * Wabokieshiek * John Allen Wakefield * Wapasha II * Wapello * Waubonsee * Weesheet * Samuel Whiteside *
PlacesIllinois: Apple River Fort * Buffalo Grove * Dixon's Ferry * Fort Armstrong * Fort Beggs * Galena * Indian Creek * Kellogg's Grove * Plum River * Saukenuk * Stillman Creek * Stillman's Run Battle Site * Waddams Grove * Yellow Creek
Michigan Territory (Wisconsin): Bad Axe River * Blue Mounds Fort * Fort Crawford * Fort Defiance * Fort Hamilton * Fort Jackson * Fort Koshkonong * Fort Union * Gratiot's Grove * Helena * Hamilton's Diggings * Pecatonica River * Roxbury * Sinsinawa Mound * Soldiers Grove * Victory * Wisconsin Heights Battlefield * Wisconsin River *
EngagementsMinor engagements * Battle of Stillman's Run * Buffalo Grove ambush * Plum River raid * Indian Creek massacre * St. Vrain massacre * Attacks at Fort Blue Mounds * Spafford Farm massacre * Battle of Horseshoe Bend * Battle of Waddams Grove * Battle of Kellogg's Grove * Attack at Ament's Cabin * Battle of Apple River Fort * Sinsinawa Mound raid * Battle of Wisconsin Heights * Bad Axe Massacre
Other topicsBlack Hawk Purchase * Black Hawk Tree * Keokuk's Reserve * Neutral Ground * Warrior

Leaders of the United States Army

Senior Officer /
Commanding General		Washington * Knox * Doughty * Harmar * St. Clair * Wayne * Wilkinson * Washington * Hamilton * Wilkinson * Dearborn * Brown
Macomb * Scott * McClellan * Halleck * Grant * Sherman * Sheridan * Schofield * Miles
Chiefs of StaffYoung * Chaffee * Bates * Bell * Wood * Wotherspoon * Scott * Bliss * March * Pershing * Hines * Summerall * MacArthur * Craig * Marshall * Eisenhower * Bradley * Collins * Ridgway * Taylor * Lemnitzer * Decker * Wheeler * Johnson * Westmoreland * Palmer * Abrams * Weyand * Rogers * Meyer * Wickham * Vuono * Sullivan * Reimer * Shinseki * Schoomaker * Casey
Vice Chiefs of StaffCollins * Haislip * Hull * Bolte * Palmer * Lemnitzer * Decker * Eddleman * Hamlett * Abrams * Haines * Palmer * Haig * Weyand * Kerwin * Kroesen * Vessey * Wickham * Thurman * Brown * RisCassi * Sullivan * Reimer * Peay * Tilelli * Griffith * Crouch * Shinseki * Keane * Casey * Cody * Chiarelli |



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