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xxvii, 590 p., [16] p. of plates : 25 cm Journalist Stephen A. Wynalda has constructed a painstakingly detailed day-by-day breakdown of president Abraham Lincoln's decisions in office--including his signing of the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862; his signing of the legislation enacting the first federal income tax on August 5, 1861; and more personal incidents like the day his eleven-year-old son, Willie, died. Revealed are Lincoln's private frustrations on September 28, 1862, as he wrote to vice president Hannibal Hamlin, "The North responds to the [Emancipation] proclamation sufficiently with breath; but breath alone kills no rebels." --from publisher description "A Herman Graf Book." Includes bibliographical references and index 1861. January 3: Lincoln vacillates -- A divisive cabinet -- January 11: Lincoln stands firm -- The other thirteenth amendment -- January 12: Visitors -- January 24: "Diamond in the rough" -- Informal wear -- January 28: Inaugural preparations -- January 31: A tearful goodbye -- Sally -- February 6: A last Springfield reception -- What the Lincolns left behind -- February 8: The Lincolns move out -- February 11: Lincoln leaves Springfield -- February 14: W

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Author

Wynalda, Stephen A

Publisher

New York : Skyhorse Pub.

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781602399945

Category

history

Subjects

Political Science, History, Humanities

Rating

3.8 / 5 (51 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14