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Q: Who first said humble in victory gracious in defeat?
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Did the first Battle of Bull Run shocked the union?

A Union victory was expected at the first Battle of Bull Run. It was indeed a shock to have suffered a defeat.


What were the dates of both Bull Run battles?

The first Battle of Bull Run was fought July 21, 1861 and was a Confederate victory. The Second Battle of Bull Run was fought August 28-30 1862. It too was a defeat for the North.


What was significant about the Vietnam war?

First victory for the communists.That the US lost it and the commies won. It was an embarrassing defeat for a superpower. People don't talk about the Korean War even though it was pretty much exactly the same, except the US won.


How was the defeat at Alamo also a victory for Texans?

It was a defeat for the obvious reason that the Alamo was captured and its defenders killed to the last man. It was a victory for two reasons. First, while Santa Anna was preoccupied with the Alamo, Texas was using that time to raise an army. And second, it would be an avenging army because of the example of sacrifice provided by the Alamo.


How are the Battle of Antietam an the Emancipation Proclamation related?

The Union's victory at Antietam, was an important defeat, which President Lincoln needed, in order to issue the first portion of the Emancipation Proclamation, so that it would have an affect, and impact on the south. The battle of Antietam ended in the Union's victory on September 18, 1862, and the draft issue of the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862.

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Is seeing a victory pose in any situation sinful in Christianity?

ok this is a good question, but its a sin to be prideful.... make sure that you are humble and do not put yourself first for it is written, "the first shall be last and the last shall be first"