Abraham Lincoln's Path to Reelection in 1864: Our Greatest Victory - Rilegato

Martin, Fred J., Jr.

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ISBN 10: 1491835303 ISBN 13: 9781491835302

Casa editrice: Authorhouse, 2013

Riassunto

The fate of the Union and the emancipation of slavery were at stake in the national election of 1864. It was the most important election in the history of the United States, and a beacon of hope for the world. As Abraham Lincoln explained: “The most reliable indication of public purpose in this country is derived though our popular elections.” Lincoln exhibited extraordinary political skills undergirded by a profound moral and ethical perspective, effectively communicated to the public. He overcame extensive efforts within his own party to prevent his renomination for a second term. Lincoln’s evolving triumph is taken step by step. The words quoted are Lincoln’s own, and so too the words of opponents and allies. Lincoln took office faced with a bankrupt nation without a currency, a tax structure, a functioning government and a loyal and effective military. This illustrates Lincoln overseeing the national reconstruction while functioning as Commander-in-Chief. This is the story of how Lincoln mastered language, and how his words changed public perspective, drove home emancipation, reignited the ideals of freedom and saved democratic government. In all he said, Lincoln’s words speak freedom to peoples the world over today as in 1864.

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Informazioni sull'autore

A lifelong interest in Abraham Lincoln coupled with the study of history, government and politics coupled with experience as a news reporter, in political campaigns, in politics and in governmental activities. My Great-Great Uncle with a bullet-shattered elbow took leave and campaigned for Lincoln’s Reelection but returned to active duty to merit a brevet major general commission at the age of 32. Since retirement I have devoted the last 20 years to research Lincoln at the Library of Congress, state historical societies, archives and libraries across the nation. A retired bank executive, I am a Visiting Scholar at the University of California Berkeley Institute of Governmental studies.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Authorhouse
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1491835303
• ISBN 13: 9781491835302
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 532
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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