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Gen. Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson, who earned his nickname for his unwavering resolve at the First Battle of Bull Run. Off the battlefield, Jackson was a natural teacher. He taught himself to read and became a professor at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) after the war. Fun fact: A quick Google search reveals that Jackson may have been affected by narcolepsy and prone to falling asleep while eating (!). 1863. George W. Minnes. Mathew Brady Collection. (Army)
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