
On May 1, 1863, Maj. Gen. Joe Hooker bragged, “The Rebel Army is now the legitimate property
of the Army of the Potomac.” He was a bit off the mark. (Library of Congress)
On May 1, 1863, Maj. Gen. Joe Hooker bragged, “The Rebel Army is now the legitimate property
of the Army of the Potomac.” He was a bit off the mark. (Library of Congress)