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Joseph Hooker By: Erica Deblase
Birth and Family Joseph Hooker was born into the United States on November 13, 1814. He grew up in the town of Hadley, located in Massachusetts. He had four siblings that were all older than him and were all girls! He Father’s name was Joseph Hooker as well. His father was a business man, but was very unsuccessful. Young Joseph attended Hopkins Academy. At this stage he was a regular child, who attended school and lived with his large family.
Young Adulthood After Joseph Hooker graduated Hopkins Academy, then four years later he left his home town and went to New York and Attended West Point. West Point is a college specifically for army education, teaching students how to fight in wars and use war tactics. After this training, he was ready to accept war assignments. He participated