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What was William Tecumseh Sherman's rank when he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1840?

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William Tecumseh Sherman graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1840, ranking sixth in his class. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Artillery.
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