President-elect Abraham Lincoln is given evidence of a potential assassination plot against him, and he makes a fateful decision regarding the rest of his trip to Washington.

Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
President-elect Abraham Lincoln is given evidence of a potential assassination plot against him, and he makes a fateful decision regarding the rest of his trip to Washington.
Abraham Lincoln reiterates that he will not accept any compromise with the South that might spread slavery into the territories.
November 2, 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln received an invitation to make a “few appropriate remarks” at the dedication of the new Gettysburg National Cemetery.
October 13, 1863 – Various northern states held elections for local and state offices. Since these states were considered crucial to the war effort, President