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In 1852, Scott ran as the [[Whig Party]] candidate for President of the United States, but was defeated soundly by [[Democrat]] [[Franklin Pierce]].
In 1852, Scott ran as the [[Whig Party]] candidate for President of the United States, but was defeated soundly by [[Democrat]] [[Franklin Pierce]].
== The Civil War ==
Scott was 75 years old when the Civil War began in 1861. Although he was from [[Virginia]], he remained loyal to the [[Union]]. His age hampered his ability to command troops in the field, which ultimately led him to resign on November 1, 1861, and he was replaced by General [[George McClellan]].
Scott recognized that the war would not be short, and he devised a plan for using naval blockades to control key [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] ports. However, his plan was mocked and dubbed the [[Anaconda Plan]]. Ironically, this strategy was put into use toward the end of the war to secure Union victory.
== References ==
== References ==