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George Pickett

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The Resume

    (January 28, 1825-July 30, 1875)
    Led 'Pickett's Charge' at the Battle of Gettysburg
    Fought in the Mexican War
    Fought in the Civil war
    Portrayed by Stephen Lang in the film 'Gettysburg (1993)'

Why he might be annoying:

    At West Point, he was considered a 'class clown' and graduated last of 59 students in his year.
    At age 38, he married his second wife who was aged 19.
    He led a charge at Gettysburg which ended in the deaths of 6,500, including two brigade commanders and all thirteen of his regimental commanders.
    When his troops suffered a major defeat at the Battle of Five Forks, he was two miles from the lines, taking a break with fellow officers.
    He became an insurance salesman post war.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He abhorred slavery.
    At the Battle of Chapultepec, in the Mexican War, he received National recognition when he unfurled a U.S flag over a captured fortress while under enemy fire.
    His wife died during child birth.
    He was always well groomed and perfumed.
    He never got over the loss of his men at Gettysburg and bore a grudge against Lee for ordering the charge.
    He received a Congressional pardon for his part in the Civil War.
    He had trouble adapting back to civilian life post war and even fled to Canada for a time.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 109 Votes: 49.54% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 62.34% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 129 Votes: 45.74% Annoying