Abraham Lincoln, President-Elect

The Four Critical Months from Election to Inauguration

Autori

• Larry D. Mansch

Parametri

• 240 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Scienze politiche & Politica

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The period following Abraham Lincoln's election was marked by intense national discord as the country teetered on the brink of civil war. Facing criticism and expectations from both Southern and Northern factions, Lincoln grappled with his identity as a leader. Southerners viewed him as an abolitionist threat, while Northerners sought his reassurance to maintain unity. This tumultuous five-month period highlights the challenges Lincoln faced in navigating a divided nation and setting the stage for his presidency amid rising tensions.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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