Fitz John Porter

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Fitz John Porter born?August 31, 1822
2. Where was Fitz John Porter born?Portsmouth, New Hampshire
3. What is the military service?United States Army officer, Union General in the Civil War
4. What is the key event?Court martial following the Second Battle of Bull Run
5. Who was Fitz John Porter?Fitz John Porter was a Union general in the Civil War. He was born in 1822, graduated from West Point, and served in the Mexican‑American War before becoming a major general of volunteers.
6. Why was he court‑martialed after the Second Battle of Bull Run?After the battle, he was accused of not following orders and not helping General John Pope. These accusations led to his arrest and a controversial trial.

Court Martial: A military tribunal convened to try members of the armed forces for offenses.
Disobedience of Orders: Failing to follow lawful commands given by a superior officer.
Vindication: The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; the state of being cleared.