<P> The reaction in the Confederacy was more muted . There was little public celebration as the Southerners realized that despite their victory, the greater battles that would inevitably come would mean greater losses for their side as well . Once the euphoria of victory had worn off, Jefferson Davis called for 400,000 additional volunteers . </P> <P> Beauregard was considered the Confederate hero of the battle and was promoted that day by C.S. President Davis to full general in the Confederate army . Stonewall Jackson, arguably the most important tactical contributor to the victory, received no special recognition, but would later achieve glory for his 1862 Valley Campaign . Privately, Davis credited Greenhow with ensuring Confederate victory . Jordan sent a telegram to Greenhow: "Our President and our General direct me to thank you . We rely upon you for further information . The Confederacy owes you a debt . (Signed) JORDAN, Adjutant - General ." </P> <P> The battle also had long - term psychological consequences . The decisive victory led to a degree of over-confidence on the part of Confederate forces, while prompting a determined organizational effort on the part of the Union . In hindsight commentators on both sides agreed that the one - sided outcome "proved the greatest misfortune that would have befallen the Confederacy". Although modern historians generally agree with this interpretation, James M. McPherson has argued that the esprit de corps attained by Confederate troops on the heels of their victory, together with a new sense of insecurity felt by northern commanders, also gave the Confederacy a military edge in the following months . </P> <P> The name of the battle has caused controversy since 1861 . The Union Army frequently named battles after significant rivers and creeks that played a role in the fighting; the Confederates generally used the names of nearby towns or farms . The U.S. National Park Service uses the Confederate name for its national battlefield park, but the Union name (Bull Run) also has widespread currency in popular literature . </P>

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