Video: 'Abraham Lincoln Biography PBS Lincoln The Making of a President 1860 1862 1 4' (Lincoln replaces Scott with McClellan at 36:04)

(Friday, November 1, 1861; during the American Civil War) — U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appointed George B. McClellan as general-in-chief of all the Union armies today, replacing the aging General Winfield Scott. Continue reading President Lincoln names George B. McClellan general-in-chief of all Union armies 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1861) →