Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th U.S. president and prepares to face the sectional crisis head-on.
Under God, Our Vindicator
The Provisional Confederate Congress approves measures to establish a temporary government, develop regulations, and approve the president’s cabinet appointments. Congress also approves military measures and treasury notes to support the new Confederate nation. The design of the “Stars and Bars” is also recommended, symbolizing a blend of southern pride and nostalgia.
