Episode 29: The Inauguration of A. Lincoln

Between his election and and inauguration, Abraham Lincoln had many preparations to complete. When South Carolina finally bit the bullet after decades of Secessionist threats, it up-ended the politics of a nation. Lincoln, however, affected little concern in public. Yet behind the scenes he immediately began to devise a strategy for resolving it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit uscivilwar.substack.com