Submitted by rossdowdell t3_117bexh in philadelphia
McClellan's father founded Jefferson Hospital.
He was beloved by his troops.
He was given the nickname "The Young Napolean."
He was often duped by Robert E. Lee. Lee figured out McClellan feared defeat and aptly and often convinced "Little Mac" that the Rebel force was larger than it really was.
Lincoln removed McClellan from command due to inactivity. Put him back in command and then just sent him home because McClellan was openly defiant of his commander-in-chief.
The fact is, McClellan was partisan against Lincoln and could barely be in a room with him long enough to hide his contempt. He called Lincoln an ape in letters to his wife.
The Dems nominated McClellan in 1864, hoping his stature could convince Americans a peace by any means was preferred. This was an odd move as McClellan ardently supported the preservation of the Union.
McClellan won 3 states: Delaware, New Jersey and Kentucky.
McClellan was elected governor of New Jersey, weird given he was living in NYC at the time. He was widely considered to have been effective in this office.
A_Peke_Named_Goat t1_j9b1vwt wrote
an historic coward