Daniel Ullman facts for kids
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Daniel Ullman
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Daniel Ulllman in uniform
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| Born | April 28, 1810 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Died | September 20, 1892 (aged 82) Nyack, New York |
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Oak Hill Cemetery, Nyack, New York
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 78th New York Infantry Regiment Corps d'Afrique District of Port Hudson 1st Division, U.S. Colored Infantry District of Morganza |
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Daniel Ullman (April 28, 1810 – September 20, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He also served as a Union Army general during the American Civil War. He is especially known for helping to create and lead African American soldiers in the Union Army.
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Daniel Ullman: Soldier and Politician
Early Life and Political Beginnings
Daniel Ullman was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He went to Yale University and graduated in 1829. After college, he moved to New York City and started working as a lawyer.
Ullman was a member of the Whig Party. This was a major political party in the United States during the 1800s. He often ran for different political jobs. His most important campaign was in 1854. He ran for Governor of New York as a candidate for the American Party. He received a good number of votes, showing he was a popular figure.
Serving in the Civil War
When the Civil War began, Daniel Ullman joined the Union Army. He became a colonel, leading the 78th New York Infantry Regiment.
In August 1862, he was captured during the Battle of Cedar Mountain. He was held as a prisoner of war at Libby Prison for two months. After his release, he met with President Abraham Lincoln. He discussed the idea of allowing African Americans to join the army as soldiers.
Leading African American Troops
In January 1863, Ullman was promoted to brigadier general. He was sent to Louisiana to help form new military units. There, he created five regiments of African American soldiers. These units were called the Corps d'Afrique. He commanded a group of these new infantry regiments and a regiment of engineers.
General Ullman led his soldiers during the Siege of Port Hudson. This was a difficult battle where his troops faced many challenges. After this battle, he continued to lead African American troops for the rest of the war. By mid-1864, he was in charge of an entire division of these soldiers.
After the War
Daniel Ullman left the army in August 1865. He was given the honorary rank of Brevet Major General for his service during the war. He passed away in Nyack, New York in September 1892.
