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

Exploring the most important 55 months in American history
The U.S. Congress approves legislation to pay for the war, including the first-ever personal income tax.
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.
June 30, 1864 – Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase submitted his fourth letter of resignation, but this time President Abraham Lincoln surprised him by accepting.