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What did Winfield Scott do after the war of 1812.
Following the War of 1812, Scott helped standardize the drill regulations for the army.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the article about Winfield Scott?
Scott holds the record for the greatest length of active service as general in the U.S. Army, as well as the longest tenure as the army's chief officer.
How long did Winfield Scott continue to serve in the military?
His military career spanned fifty-three years, forty-seven of which were as a general, and three major wars.

Question: What did he do then?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Winfield Scott do after retirement?