The Battle of Monocacy, fought on July 9, 1864, was a pivotal Civil War battle that saved Washington D.C. from Confederate invasion. Led by General Jubal Early, the Confederates marched towards the nation's capital, but were met by Union forces under General Lou Wallace, who held them off for a crucial day, giving Grant time to send reinforcements to the city. The battle had significant implications for the 1864 presidential election, as a Confederate victory could have dealt a devastating blow to Lincoln's chances of re-election.
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