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War is a Question of Money

August 5, 2021 WalterCoffey

The U.S. Congress approves legislation to pay for the war, including the first-ever personal income tax.

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Compensated Emancipation and the Hampton Roads Fallout

February 10, 2020 WalterCoffey

February 10, 1865 – President Abraham Lincoln unveiled a new plan for slave emancipation, and members of Congress demanded to know what happened at Hampton Roads.

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The Resignation of Salmon P. Chase

June 30, 2019 WalterCoffey

June 30, 1864 – Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase submitted his fourth letter of resignation, but this time President Abraham Lincoln surprised him by accepting.

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Lincoln Addresses Republican Dissension

December 19, 2017 WalterCoffey

December 19, 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln met with the secret Senate Republican caucus committee and shrewdly arranged for the committee members and his cabinet

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