165 YEARS AGO TODAY: The young, promising General George B. McClellan takes command of the demoralized Federal forces that had been defeated at Bull Run.
Tag: Allan Pinkerton
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.
Setting an Example and a Warning
George B. McClellan seeks more approval from Washington and condemns the Emancipation Proclamation, while Abraham Lincoln addresses reports of disloyalty within the army.