Download Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1861-1862: The Fort Sumter Crisis, The Hundred Days, The Phony War, The Lincoln Family in the Executive Mansion AudioBook Free
"YOU COULD HAVE No Conflict WITHOUT HAVING TO BE Yourselves the Aggressors": The Fort Sumter Turmoil (March - Apr 1861): Lincoln battles with William Seward's thirst for ability while the Fort Sumter question involves the forefront of the nation's politics. To supply Fort Sumter would incite hostilities with the South and to desert Sumter would imply acknowledgment of the Confederacy. It is a decision that cannot be made lightly. As time goes on with out a verdict, the North starts to question the effectiveness of their authorities. Seizing the chance, Seward secretly starts negotiations with the South predicated on unfounded promises. Out of time, Lincoln makes a fateful decision. "I Intend to Give Blows": The Hundred or so Days (Apr - July 1861): Conflict has begun. Lincoln hesitates dialling a procedure of Congress amidst concerns of interference with the war effort. Needing to defend the capital, he calls for the Union militia. The brash proclamation offends many in the top South and Borderline Says. A few won't allow troops to mix their edges, infuriating inhabitants in Washington. The await reinforcements begins. Options are taken up to prevent Says from secession. The army, which has been neglected by Congress and state governments, has difficulty mobilizing anticipated to problem and overlook. Lincoln must make clear his actions to a 50 % formed Congress. Beat at the fight of Bull's Run has unexpected results. "Sitzkrieg": The Phony Conflict: (August 1861 - January 1862): A commander by the name of George B. McClellan is placed in complete control of the Union army. Snobbish and arrogant, he snacks many in the White Home with little respect, including the president. For six months, no offense is made from either side of the war. People expand impatient to use it. In Missouri, Commander John Freemont attempts to rebel and set up an independent authorities. Two envoys from the Confederacy, bound for Great Britain, are captured by the Union. The affair brings about talks of an war with Britain. Lincoln starts to address the problem of slavery. "This Damned Old House": The Lincoln Family in the Professional Mansion: The frustrating Lincoln children and the expensive flavour of his better half bring difficulty to the operation of the White House. Mary convinces Lincoln to provide authorities positions to relatives and buddies. Her manner and susceptibility towards flattery make it easy for others to take advantage. The First Female soon becomes involved with scandal. One particular a scandal concerning monetary scam and blackmail caused outrage throughout the capital. In midst of war, the general public was unimpressed with the extravagancies of the White House while loyal soldiers marched in rags. Mary's luxurious lifestyle experienced the unfortunate effect of not only harming her image, but her husband's as well.