Congress has just one last compromise proposal to consider, as more and more people are becoming convinced that disunion is inevitable.
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The Republicans Are in Ecstasies
Abraham Lincoln meets with a prominent Republican and receives a recommendation about another regarding cabinet appointments.
Compromise Goes up the Spout
By the end of 1860, several proposals to keep the Union intact have been proposed, including the complex compromise plan from Senator John J. Crittenden. But none of these proposals seem to be popular enough for both North and South to support.
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.
A House Divided: Lincoln’s Prophecy
Illinois electors certify Abraham Lincoln’s election as president. Lincoln continues receiving callers, answering mail, looking for cabinet appointees, and downplaying the southern threat of secession. He also considers nominating a political rival to the highest job within his administration.
Lincoln and Hamlin Meet at Chicago
President-elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Chicago to meet with Vice President-elect Hannibal Hamlin of Maine. Their meetings include discussions on cabinet appointments and their shared opposition to slavery.