While Lincoln is usually portrayed bearded, he first grew a beard in 1860 at the suggestion of 11-year-old Grace Bedell. She sent him a letter from Westfield, New York, urging him to grow a beard to improve his appearance. Lincoln responded in a letter on October 19, 1860, making no promises. However, within a month, he grew a full beard. He later met with her. This anecdote became a popular children's story following Lincoln's assassination. A statue depicting a meeting between Lincoln and Bedell is located in the center of the village of Westfield, at the intersection of US 20 and NY 394. Lincoln‘s Plan –

- Lincoln‘s Plan – “Charity for All” – 1863 "With malice toward none, with charity for all" Lincoln

Lincoln‘s Plan – □ Amnesty – forgiveness to the Southern people □ 10% Plan – pledge loyalty to the U.S. – form new govt. (except CSA leaders) □ Whites must agree Blacks are free in the South

□ Southern states would not be forced to give white and black Americans the same rights. (Veterans; educated can vote) (Veterans; educated can vote)

Lincoln appears to have aged substantial ly during his time as president!

One of the last photogra phs of Lincoln, likely taken between February and April 1865

RADICAL REPUBLICANS PLAN "Congress alone can do it... Congress must create states and declare whether they are to be represented." -- Thaddeus Stevens

RADICAL REPUBLICANS PLAN WADE – DAVIS BILL - -50% pledge loyalty -Only non-veterans could vote at state constitutional convention (rebel govt. denied) - New state constitution had to abolish slavery

- Andrew Johnson’s Plan – - Restoration – Most gain amnesty through loyalty oath. - Officials and wealthy need presidential pardon

- Andrew Johnson’s Plan – -States decide free African Americans rights Denounce secession; abolish slavery; Ratify 13th Amendment (all accept by end of 1865)

Group Question #1: You and your cabinet are devising a plan to put the country back together. What would your reconstruction plan be for the United States? Make sure you address the following issues.

1)Freedman’s Bureau: What should it do? How long should it be in place? 2) How many people need to pledge their loyalty to the U.S. before admitting states? Should they be the same states, or new ones? 3) What involvement should former Confederate leaders have? What about those who fought for the South? 4) What rights should African Americans hold, and who should determine those rights? 5) Troops: Should there be troops enforcing the plan? If so where at, and how long will they be there?

GROUP QUESTION #2: You are President Johnson. What would you do to get along With Congress’ Radical Republicans? Radical Republicans? The Schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin where the Republican Party was first organized locally in 1854

-Extended the Freedmen's Bureau -Extended the Freedmen's Bureau (Over Johnson's Veto) to provide food, clothing, shelter, and education to freedmen and war refugees. -Civil Rights Act of Civil Rights Act of 1866 (Passed over Johnson's Veto) designed to grant freedmen full legal equality, undercutting the Black Codes Reconstruction Act of Reconstruction Act of 1867 (Passed over Johnson's Veto) Divided the South into 5 districts and placed them under military rule (disbanded governments readmitted under Lincoln/Johnson plans Required S. States to ratify the 14th Amendment Guaranteed freedmen the right to vote in conventions to write new state constitutions

Hmmmmm, Watcha Think???? Which plan do you think is the best plan? Why? If you create your own plan what concerns would you have? Create your own plan (address 5 points)