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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... White House , Lincoln struggled to save his presidency , almost losing the election because of military stalemate and his commitment to end slav ery . Lincoln's re - election not only ensured the suc- cess of his agenda but led to his ...
... white Southerners . Exploring these final months and the grinding burdens of the presidency for the man in the White House will enhance our understanding of the scope and greatness of Lincoln's character and achievements . CHAPTER 1 RE ...
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