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Friday, August 17th, 2007Ulysses S. Grant came to the East in 1864. The president hoped he would bring an end to this war. Lincoln had entertained high hopes for other generals, but there was something different about Grant. “This man fights,” Lincoln said. Grant worked out a plan for Union victory. His two main armies in Virginia and [...]
“Nothing Would Make Me More Miserable than to Believe You Miserable”
Thursday, August 16th, 2007She first visited New Salem in 1833. She seemed “intelligent and agreeable,” but she left the village before Lincoln had a chance to become acquainted with her. He knew he liked her family. Her cousin, Mentor Graham, was his teacher and friend, while her sister was one of Lincoln’s favorite neighbors. Three years later, she [...]
"He was not a Pretty Man"
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007Abraham Lincoln was on the stump spouting standard Whig doctrine when a heckler interrupted him. “You’re two-faced!” the man shouted. Lincoln had a decision to make. He could ignore the charge, argue with the heckler, or make a joke. He chose the latter. “If I were two-faced,” Lincoln replied, “would I be wearing this one?” [...]