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by Answerbag Staff on April 22nd, 2011

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Who gave General Jackson the nickname"Stonewall"?

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  • by Suzie Faloon on April 22nd, 2011

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    Brigadier General Thomas Jackson led Confederate troops in the battle of Bull Run at First Manassas. At the sight of the Rebel unit, General Bernard Bee was quoted as saying, "There is Jackson, standing like a stone wall." He was known as "Stonewall" Jackson after this 1861 battle.

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    Civil War.org: Stonewall Jackson

    American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson

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    Blue and Gray Trail: First Manassas

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