Lincoln's Last MonthsLincoln Prize winner William C. Harris turns to the last months of Abraham Lincoln's life in an attempt to penetrate this central figure of the Civil War, and arguably America's greatest president. Beginning with the presidential campaign of 1864 and ending with his shocking assassination, Lincoln's ability to master the daunting affairs of state during the final nine months of his life proved critical to his apotheosis as savior and saint of the nation. |
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... South and his detractors in the North . Lincoln's integrity and his steadfastness in standing behind his promises became increasingly apparent during the later stages of the Civil War and contributed to his legendary stature in history ...
... South , the status of blacks in freedom , foreign affairs , and Indian troubles in the West . He confronted the critical issues relating to the end of the war with deep personal conviction and shrewd political agility . Abraham Lincoln ...
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