Antietam, Md. Allan Pinkerton, President Lincoln, And Maj. Gen. John A. Mcclernand (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Antietam, Md., Allan Pinkerton, President Lincoln, and Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand (U.S. Civil War) This title refers to an event during the U.S. Civil War, specifically the Battle of Antietam in Maryland, on September 17, 1862. The battle is notable for being the bloodiest single-day battle in American history. It features Allan Pinkerton, a prominent detective and spy, who was hired by President Abraham Lincoln to investigate Confederate forces prior to the battle. Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand, a Union general, also played a significant role during this battle. The battle's outcome is considered a tactical draw but was a strategic victory for the Union as it ended the Confederacy's first invasion into the North and boosted Lincoln's morale and public image. This event is an important chapter in the course of the U.S. Civil War, with Pinkerton's involvement highlighting the use of intelligence gathering in military strategy during this period.