Grant & Rawlins (with Curt Fields & Melissa Winn)

As Emerging Civil War prepares to examine "Partnerships & Rivalries" at our 2026 Symposium, we take a look at one of the most important relationships to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Curt Fields and Melissa Winn join ECW Podcast host Chris Mackowski to talk about Grant's relationship with his chief of staff, John Rawlins.  

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