President-elect Abraham Lincoln finalizes his cabinet choices and prepares for his inauguration. Meanwhile, Winfield Scott offers four options on how to deal with the southern secession amid concerns about possible violence in Washington.
Category: Politics
We Must Dissolve and War Must Follow
The Senate takes up last-minute measures in hopes of finally reconciling North and South and restoring the Union.
Last-Ditch Compromise Efforts
Efforts in the U.S. Congress to adopt the Crittenden compromise failed. Constitutional amendments are introduced meant to define Federal involvement with slavery, but by the end of February, nobody feels confident that these measures would preserve the Union.
Lincoln Gets Acquainted with Washington
President-elect Abraham Lincoln engages in various meetings in Washington, visits the U.S. Capitol to hold discussions with key politicians, and finalizes his inaugural address. Lincoln also faces pressure to compromise on slavery, but he hold firm against allowing slavery to spread.
Lincoln Sneaks into Washington
President-elect Abraham Lincoln reaches the capital after traveling through Baltimore in the middle of the night to avoid a possible assassination attempt. The move sparks laughter from his opponents and embarrassment from his supporters.
There May Be Trouble In Baltimore
President-elect Abraham Lincoln is presented evidence of a potential assassination plot against him, and he makes a fateful decision regarding the rest of his trip to Washington.