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LeRoy Pope Walker (February 7, 1817 – August 23, 1884) was the first Confederate States Secretary of War.
Jul 7, 2023 · LeRoy Pope Walker LeRoy Pope Walker (1817-1884) was a member of one of the most politically powerful families in early Alabama. He was a staunch supporter of states' rights and secession and served in a number of legislative, judicial, and political positions, including secretary of war of the Confederate States of America.
Dec 22, 2022 · LeRoy Pope Walker was a Confederate Brigadier General and Confederate Cabinet Secretary in the American Civil War. As the first Secretary of War of the Confederate States, appointed by President Jefferson Davis, he gave the signal, by telegraph from Montgomery, for the bombardment of Fort Sumter which started the five year civil war.
LeRoy Pope Walker. Civil War Confederate Brigadier General, Confederate Cabinet Secretary. As the first Secretary of War in the CSA, appointed by President Jefferson Davis, he gave the signal, by telegraph from Montgomery, for the bombardment of Fort Sumter which started the five year civil war. Leroy Pope Walker was born the eldest...
Apr 14, 2024 · LeRoy Pope Walker (February 7, 1817 – August 23, 1884) was the first Confederate States Secretary of War and issued the orders for the firing on Fort Sumter, which began the American Civil War. Resigning within the year, he served briefly as brigadier general in the Confederate States Army, but saw no combat.
LeRoy Pope Walker. Huntsville native LeRoy Pope Walker (1817-1884) was a circuit court judge and state congressman before serving as the Confederacy's first Secretary of War. He gave the orders that began the Civil War with the Confederate attack at Fort Sumter in April 1861.
Apr 10, 2011 · As Confederate secretary of war in April 1861, LeRoy Pope Walker of Huntsville ordered the attack on Fort Sumter, S.C., that started the Civil War.
