J. Matthew Gallman, professor of history at the University of Florida, discusses how General George B. McClellan's personal endorsement of George W. Woodward for governor of Pennsylvania in 1863 affected more than just his political career.

The General Makes a Political Blunder: George B. McClellan Endorses George W. Woodward

The Civil War witnessed a number of critical turning points. Major battles, the Emancipation Proclamation, the election of 1864, and the New York City draft riots represent the kinds of military, political, and social events that could signal a profound shift in the conflict's direction or momentum. Speakers address the range, and potential for disagreement, inherent in any search for historical turning points.

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The General Makes a Political Blunder: George B. McClellan Endorses George W. Woodward

The General Makes a Political Blunder: George B. McClellan Endorses George W. Woodward