George Pickett- Luciano Harding
Civil War Genral
George Pickett
Name: George Pickett
Birth place/ Date: January 16, 1825 Richmond VA
Death place/ Date: July 30, 1875 Norfolk VA
Family: David Corbel Pickett, Robert Pickett, George Edward Pickett, Jr, Virginia Pickett, Olivia Pickett, Sallie Corbel Pickett, Mary Pickett, Mary Sheldon Pickett etc.
Education: United States Military Academy Prep. School
Early careers/jobs: George Pickett's job was to be a Military Officer
Additional Information: On July 3, 1863 George Pickett Drove 1 of the most famous charges known as "Pickett's charge." In That battle an estimate of 1,500 people died for the union and a estimate of 6,000+ soldiers died for the confederates, at least more than 8,000 people died in “Pickett’s Charge,” It was a very bloody battle.
Contributions to society
First successes and/or failures: Pickett led the most famous charge named “Pickett’s Charge,” and he succeeded at winning that battle, but his charge on Five Forks was a humiliating defeat.
Area of contributions: George Pickett had beat the confederates with his army for Gettysburg, Pennsylvania battlefield, Between Seminary and Cemetery ridges.
Politics, business, military, etc. He Led one of the most famous battle ever called “Pickett's Charge”
Most significant accomplishment: Lead The most Famous charge, Has a lot of siblings
Charity work: George Pickett never did anything for charity
Legacy
How have they impacted the world today?: Politics.
Why will they be remembered?: They will be remembered because they led the most
famous charge of all time.
Who have they inspired?: Pickett has inspired me and my little brother (somehow).
What has been accomplished by others because of them?: World war 1 & 2.
Why does this person matter?: He led the most famous charge. Aka “Pickett's Charge.”