The Emancipation Proclamation was the most dramatic expansion of any president’s constitutional authority, amounting to the confiscation of the largest part of the movable wealth in the secessionist states.
The quote by Thad Stevens got to the heart of why Lincoln was a remarkable president. Lincoln knew what was needed and yet there was a greatness in his inspiring idealism. Idealism and moral directon is needed to guide political outcomes. The chain of events during that time and what was accomplished deserves study. One of the great moments i American history.
I’d like to know more about the corruption involved in the 13th’s ratification process that Thaddeus Stevens was referring to. Thanks for opening that door.
The quote by Thad Stevens got to the heart of why Lincoln was a remarkable president. Lincoln knew what was needed and yet there was a greatness in his inspiring idealism. Idealism and moral directon is needed to guide political outcomes. The chain of events during that time and what was accomplished deserves study. One of the great moments i American history.
The infamous Roger Taney, author of the Dred Scott decision, was a thorn in Lincoln’s side.
Sure it wasn’t the Constitution that was the thorn in Lincoln’s side?
Thank you for reminding us how things got done. It helps.
Let’s go Andrew Johnson!
I’d like to know more about the corruption involved in the 13th’s ratification process that Thaddeus Stevens was referring to. Thanks for opening that door.
If Lincoln could suspend habeas corpus to detain confederate sympathizers then maybe the next president could do the same? Just saying...