Abraham Lincoln meets with a prominent Republican and receives a recommendation about another regarding cabinet appointments.
Tag: Salmon P. Chase
Giving the Union Men a Rallying Cry
President-elect Abraham Lincoln reacts to the recent events in Charleston Harbor while he continues trying to fill his cabinet.
The Johnson Inauguration
Abraham Lincoln’s death means that a southern Democrat will become the next U.S. president, much to the dismay of northerners hoping to punish the South.
The Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln begins a second term as the 16th U.S. president in Washington, D.C. By this time, a shift from war to peace is already underway.
The Resignation of Salmon P. Chase
Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase submits his fourth letter of resignation, but this time President Abraham Lincoln surprises him by accepting.
The Republican Schism Deepens
The Republican Party splits into factions as the presidential election approaches. Conservatives support Abraham Lincoln for a second term, while radicals look to replace Lincoln with Salmon P. Chase. This division makes headlines throughout the North.