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.
Tag: Sectionalism
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.
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.
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.
Secession Stalls Outside the Deep South
As states like Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas grapple with unionist and secessionist sentiments, elections reveal a trend toward union support, despite pressures for secession. The Choctaw Nation also contemplates neutrality amid rising tensions.