James longstreet was a man of few pretensions, and this work reflects that fact. If your browser does not automatically redirect you within 5 seconds, please clear this link. Wertheimer, a veteran journalist, is the author of the forthcoming book, faith ed, teaching about religion in an age of intolerance, to be published by beacon press in august. Perhaps no confederate officer is surrounded by more controversy than james longstreet. James longstreet original member of the aztec club of 1847. On the death of his father he went with his mother to somerville, alabama. One historian calls him probably the most contentious of the army of northern virginias officers. Named after the confederate general james longstreet, she entered service in 1942, but was wrecked in a storm on 26 october 1943 and was subsequently used as a target hulk by the united states navy. Charles has been found in 9 states including pennsylvania, florida, new york, illinois, texas, and 4 others. Join facebook to connect with james wertheimer lechtig and others you may know. In his new fox job, wertheimer will be responsible for. An event occurred on the 7th, says general long, which must not be omitted from the narrative. Oct 25, 2011 fox names david wertheimer president, digital.
James longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. At the age of ten longstreet moved to alabama with his parents. General james longstreet history james longstreet biography. Fox names david wertheimer president, digital hollywood. Other names that jules uses includes jules wuthermer, jules w wertheimer, jules f wertheimer, jule wertheimer and jules werheinmer.
His intention is to open up galleries throughout the world. General james longstreet, from manassas to appomattox. James longstreet, fulllength portrait, seated, facing slightly left, with her two children created published photographed ca. Born in 1821 in south carolina, james longstreet graduated from west point in 1842 and served with distinction in the mexican war. John reynolds was a great general with a sterling war record. Helen dortch longstreet, the second wife of general james longstreet, is remembered for her unflagging work as a confederate memorialist, progressive reformer, and local librarian and postmistress.
Pictures of esther wertheimer, with sculptures and important people esther wertheimer in front of the shanghai fair 2008 esther wertheimer with mr. This is the most comprehensive military biography to date of the man robert e. James longstreet was not driven by ideology, but by a commitment to his home. Jack wertheimer is the joseph and martha mendelson professor of american jewish history at the jewish theological seminary. Though he did not always agree with his commander, lee, the two men remained cordial. James longstreet was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to general robert e. One of the most controversial generals of the confederacy, james longstreet 18211904 was born in south carolina but spent most of his early years in. Born in carnesville on april 20, 1863, longstreet was the daughter of mary pulliam and james speed dortch. General lee is popular today in the american south, but few remember general james pete longstreet. James longstreet 18211904 born in edgefield district, south carolina, january 8, 1821, the son of a farmer, longstreet spent his early years in augusta, georgia. He served under lee as a corps commander for most of the famous battles fought by the army of northern virginia in the eastern. Wertheimer or our advisors a question, view noah d.
Helen dortch longstreet 18631962 new georgia encyclopedia. General james longstreet was without a doubt one of the most capable corp commanders who has ever served in any army and after reading this book i think you will agree. Steven holmes writes that the relative lack of statues of longstreet, who favored reconstruction after the civil war, shows that confederate. James longstreet, fulllength portrait, seated, facing. Ss james longstreet hull number 112 was a liberty ship built in the united states during world war ii. James longstreet was a confederate general during the american civil war. He did not try to over simplify the art, nor did he make it more than it was. Jules wertheimer w, 91 new york, ny has court or arrest. Wertheimers ratings, experience, qualifications, primary clients, articles or publications, professional designations, membership associations, firm services or practice areas, and misconducts or complaints. After spending his early years in both georgia and alabama, he accepted an appointment to the. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the civil. Longstreet had no superior in either army as a battlefield tactician. He graduated from yeshiva u, college of medicine in 1963 and specializes in orthopedic surgery. The medal on his chest in that of the aztec club of 1847.
The confederacys most controversial soldier by jeffry d. James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821 in southwest south carolina. Patrick woon, marketing manager of the loevan gallery. Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart disease, such as congenital heart. By sacrificing the 1st and 11th corps, the doomed union general gave meade the edge he needed in july 23 fighting in our memory of gettysburg and the union army of the potomac, it usually is assumed that maj. Aug 17, 2017 general lee is popular today in the american south, but few remember general james pete longstreet. General james longstreet s account of the campaign and battle. Author shaaras pilgrimage to civil war sites this year marks the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. Find james hanenbergs phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. When jeremy wertheimer cofounded ita software in 1996 with the aim of allowing airlines and travelers to find the ideal fares, he didnt realize what pulling off his vision would require. Military academy at west point in 1842 and served in the mexican war, during which he was severely wounded and also brevetted as a major.
Born in edgefield district, south carolina, january 8, 1821, the son of a farmer, longstreet spent his early years in augusta, georgia. General james longstreet i actually knew very little about as history is not always kind to the survivors. The son of james and mary ann longstreet, he spent his early years on the familys plantation in northeast georgia. He understood as well as any commander that the issue of a battle is the result of a single instant, a single thought. Bestselling author jeff shaara has been writing about the civil war for many years, including. Jules wertheimer is 91 years old and was born on 06011928. James longstreet biographies the civil war in america. Before becoming a lieutenant general in the confederate army known as lees old war horse, longstreet attended west point as part of a class that included the future civil war generals ulysses s. John reynolds recklessness shaped victory at gettysburg. After the seven days battles, he engaged in a war of newspaper releases with maj. Join facebook to connect with jim longstreet and others you may know.
Wertheimer is a cardiologist in franklin lakes, new jersey. James frederick thomas bugental december 25, 1915 september 17, 2008 was one of the predominant theorists and advocates of the existentialhumanistic therapy movement. As the officer corps split along sectional lines, he joined the. In his new fox job, wertheimer will be responsible for the networks strategy, operations and ventures. The beginning of the end was now at hand,not perhaps necessarily, but, at least, as the sequence of cause and effect actually followed. Wert mosbys rangers makes a strong case for james longstreet 18211904 as the best co. We have 20 records for charles wertheimer ranging in age from 23 years old to 116 years old. Gartenberg, a man who would be hugely thrilled to know that coach lloyd carr and the entire michigan football squad signed a condolence card to his family, took a long time to come to the. James longstreet over who deserved the most credit for the successfully completed campaign. James longstreet was a confederate general who served as robert e.
Stephen wertheimer, md is an orthopedic surgery specialist in long beach, ca and has been practicing for 49 years. He served under lee as a corps commander for most of the famous battles fought by the army of northern virginia in the eastern theater, and briefly with braxton bragg in the army. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with the latest guidance from the centers for disease control and. Longstreet graduated from the united states military academy in 1842. View the profiles of professionals named robert wertheimer on linkedin. James longstreet january 8, 1821 january 2, 1904 was one of the foremost confederate generals of the american civil war and the principal subordinate to.
His area of specialization is modern jewish history, with a focus on trends in the religious, educational, and organizational sectors of american jewish life since world war ii. They often traveled together and pitched their tents near one another. James longstreet, confederate officer during the american civil war. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover daniels. James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821, in south carolina. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the civil war 186165.
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