Published Jun 8, 2020
66: The Election of 1864: Lincoln's Bid for Reelection
Greg Jackson delves into the tumultuous 1864 election, exploring Lincoln's strategic re-election amidst Civil War dynamics, Democratic Party divisions, and Republican factionalism, highlighting how military victories and Lincoln's emancipation stance shaped the political landscape.
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