1. Lincoln’s Goal: to preserve the Union

3. At 6 feet 4 inches tall, Lincoln towered over most of his contemporaries. Acquired this hat from J.Y. Davis, a Washington hat maker. Lincoln had the black silk mourning band added in remembrance of his son, Willie. The last time Lincoln war this top hat was to go to Ford’s Theatre on April 14,1865.

6. Actions taken by Lincoln Never recognized the existence of the Confederate States – Union is one and indivisible! Called out state militias, increased size of navy, ordered naval blockade of south, approved funds for military expenses (acting as Commander in Chief”) Ordered arrest of Southern sympathizers in Md. & Del. to prevent further secession –Suspended the writ of habeas corpus (charged with a crime) –Declared martial law (military in charge of gov’t)

7. Important Document (Motivate the Union) Emancipation Proclamation 1.September 22, 1862, issued 2.January 1,1863, take effect 3. Lincoln’s statement that if the Southern states did not stop the rebellion, it would become a war to free slaves (in the rebelling territories) 4. Authorized the use of African American soldiers by the North Ended any chance of European help to the South now that this was a war about slavery 5. South ignores him!...Doesn’t consider him their President!!! (Jefferson Davis is CSA president) The Gettysburg Address 1. November 19,1863 2. Lincoln’s speech at the dedication of a cemetery after the Battle of Gettysburg 3. Motivation to keep fighting and not negotiate a peace treaty…Reminder that democracy often requires sacrifice.