Episode 3 of 3
Butler's Command and Recall
- When
- May - December 1862
- Where
- New Orleans
Benjamin Butler governed New Orleans from May to December 1862, but was recalled due to controversial orders.
Butler commanded the occupation from May to December 1862. His position was tenable until outrage forced his withdrawal. General Order No. 28, issued in May 1862, provoked protests in the North, South, and abroad. Lincoln authorized his recall in December 1862.
Sources
- Capture of New Orleans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- Benjamin Butler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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