On May 9, 1864, Union General John Sedgwick is shot and killed by a Confederate sharpshooter during fighting at Spotsylvania. His last words are: "They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist--"
Quote Of The Day
"Golden rule of life: never underestimate your rivals." Sid Waddell
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Portrait of Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick, officer of the Federal Army. Public Domain