Historedia
Person

Winfield Scott

Events
8
Episodes
19
Years
1814–1862

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Winfield Scott, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. War of 1812: Capture of HMS Epervier, Battle of Fort Oswego and Raid on Port Dover

    1814

    Role: Brigadier General presiding over Court of Enquiry

    1. 29 April 1814 · Off the coast of Cape CanaveralCapture of HMS Epervier

      USS Peacock captured HMS Epervier off Cape Canaveral on 29 April 1814 after a one-sided cannonade, despite similar vessel strengths.

    2. May 1814 · Port Dover, Upper CanadaRaid on Port Dover

      American troops destroyed mills and private property at Port Dover in Upper Canada in May 1814, prompting British demands for reprisals.

  2. Cherokee removal: the Trail of Tears forced relocation

    1838–1840

    Role: General overseeing removal

    1. May 26, 1838 · GeorgiaRound-up in Georgia

      General Scott ordered the forced relocation of Cherokees in May 1838, beginning in Georgia on May 26.

    2. October 1838 to February 1839 · Indian TerritoryOverland Detachments

      Multiple detachments departed in October 1838, arriving in Indian Territory in early 1839.

    3. 1839 to mid-1840 · Tahlequah, Indian TerritoryTahlequah as Capital

      Tahlequah was established as the Cherokee capital in 1839, with the government seat officially moved there by mid-1840.

  3. Scott's campaign on Mexico City: Chalco–Xochimilco advance, Churubusco, and the fall of the capital

    1847

    Role: Major General, U.S. Army

    1. August 20, 1847 · ChurubuscoBattle of Churubusco

      U.S. forces defeated Mexican troops at Churubusco on August 20, 1847, during Santa Anna's retreat from Contreras.

  4. Siege of Veracruz

    1847

    Role: Major General, Commanding General of the United States Army

    1. March 9, 1847 · Anton LizardoAmphibious Landing at Veracruz

      United States forces conducted an amphibious landing near Veracruz on March 9, 1847, as part of a joint army-navy operation.

    2. March 27, 1847 · VeracruzSiege and Surrender of Veracruz

      Scott's forces encircled Veracruz and bombarded the city, leading to the surrender of the Mexican garrison on March 27.

  5. Franklin Pierce defeats Winfield Scott in the 1852 United States presidential election

    1852

    Role: Whig

    1. November 2, 1852 · United States1852 Presidential Election

      Democrat Franklin Pierce defeated Whig Winfield Scott in the 1852 United States presidential election held on November 2, 1852.

  6. Utah Expedition departs Fort Leavenworth, beginning the Utah War

    1857

    Role: General

    1. 18 July 1857 · Fort Leavenworth, KansasUtah Expedition Departure

      The first soldiers of the Utah Expedition left Fort Leavenworth on 18 July 1857, beginning the armed confrontation with Mormon settlers.

  7. Union command reshuffle and Confederate political consolidation, November–December 1861

    1861

    Role: Retired Commanding General

    1. November 1861 · Confederate government (unlocated)Benjamin Appointed Secretary of War

      Judah P. Benjamin was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in late 1861, while continuing to act as Attorney General until November 15, 1861.

    2. 1 November 1861 · Washington, D.C.McClellan Appointed General-in-Chief

      George B. McClellan became general-in-chief of all Union armies on November 1, 1861, following Winfield Scott's retirement.

    3. 6 November 1861 · Confederate States (election held across states)Davis Elected Confederate President

      Presidential elections were held in the Confederate States on November 6, 1861, resulting in Jefferson Davis's election.

    4. 9 November 1861 · Western Department (unlocated)Western Department Discontinued After Command Change

      David Hunter replaced John C. Frémont in the Western Department; the department itself was discontinued on November 9, 1861.

    5. 28 November 1861 · Richmond, VirginiaMissouri Admitted to Confederacy

      The Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th Confederate state on November 28, 1861.

    6. 10 December 1861 · Frankfort, KentuckyKentucky Admitted to Confederacy

      Kentucky was admitted to the Confederacy on December 10, 1861, recognizing its provisional government.

    7. 21 December 1861 · Washington, D.C.Navy Medal of Honor Resolution Signed

      President Lincoln signed Public Resolution 82 on December 21, 1861, creating a Navy Medal of Honor.

  8. Winfield Scott resigns as Commander of the United States Army

    1861–1862

    Role: Commanding General of the United States Army

    1. October 1861 · Washington, D.C.Scott's Resignation

      Winfield Scott submitted his resignation in October 1861, frustrated with his diminished standing; his retirement took effect on November 1, 1861.

    2. 1 November 1861 – 11 March 1862 · Washington, D.C.McClellan Succession

      George B. McClellan became general-in-chief of all Union armies on November 1, 1861, following Scott's retirement.

Sources

  1. Raid on Port Dover Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Cherokee removal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
  3. Trail of Tears Wikipedia
  4. Mexican–American War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  5. Winfield Scott Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  6. Franklin Pierce Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  7. Utah War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  8. George B. McClellan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  9. Medal of Honor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03