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.
Category: Secession
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.
Comparative and Ominous Silence
President-elect Abraham Lincoln travels to New York City, where he receives a lukewarm reception amid rising tensions over secession. Lincoln then continues on to New Jersey and Philadelphia.
In the Name of the Confederate States
New Confederate President Jefferson Davis works to build the executive department from scratch, emphasizing moderation by selecting some appointees who actually opposed secession. Davis also initiates efforts for national defense, diplomacy, and securing foreign recognition for the Confederacy.
The Inauguration of Jefferson Davis
Some 10,000 people attend the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as the first president of the Confederate States of America. The ceremony features a grand procession and an inaugural address emphasizing independence.
The Wildest Confusion Ensued
President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s journey to Washington includes stops in Cleveland and Buffalo, where he acknowledges enthusiastic crowds. Once in the New York capital of Albany, Lincoln receives the first warning that his trip to Washington may be more dangerous than expected.