President Abraham Lincoln unveils a new plan for slave emancipation, and members of Congress demand to know what happened at Hampton Roads.
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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 Federal Lieutenant-General
Congress passes a measure reviving the rank of lieutenant-general, or general-in-chief of all U.S. armies. Most expect Ulysses S. Grant to be appointed to this new rank.
War is a Question of Money
The U.S. Congress approves legislation to pay for the war, including the first-ever personal income tax.