Saving the Union
How would Abraham Lincoln move to hold the Union together while at the same time waging war against its own citizens? Deftly.
Saving the Union
Let’s examine how and why Lincoln moved in the ways in which he moved.
A Quick Step Toward Armed Conflict
On the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate guns opened fire. The United States Civil War had begun.
Lincoln’s Election Triggers a Southern Response
In the simplest of explanations, Southern leaders looked back at the Union’s history for their justification for secession.
The Election of 1860
A storm that had been brewing since the Philadelphia and Declaration of Independence days now threatened lightning, thunder, and torrential floods of death in an armed conflict.
How Many Candidates Are Too Many Candidates?
Revisiting a time of intense political strife in 1860 helps provide perspective.
Bless His Heart!
From the time of his inauguration until his quiet departure from the White House, James Buchanan’s term witnessed a whirlwind.
Bloody Kansas Ends Pierce’s Presidency
Even with violence ripping the region apart, Franklin Pierce was hesitant to send federal troops.
It’s Franklin Pierce, President
Pierce was not a strong leader, and he doomed the nation to eventually settle the slavery issue with arms.
And Now, It’s Franklin Pierce!
Perhaps Millard Fillmore can take some solace in the fact that few remember his successor.
Millard Fillmore Was President? Really?
His rise to the presidency is a classic rags-to-riches tale that deserves a retelling.
Sixteen Months of American History
Did Zachary Taylor’s presidency make a difference?
‘Old Rough and Ready’ Is Ready
Both parties considering the same potential candidate does not happen in modern times, but how could it have happened in 1848?
James K. Polk and the Home Front
Polk understood that finding the ideal balance between protecting Northern interests and encouraging Southern development was crucial.
‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ Joins the Fight
General Winfield Scott’s name headlined the newspapers when he plotted a unique maneuver — an amphibious landing at Veracruz.
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Armstrong Williams The 2026 Political Landscape
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Ann Coulter Ann’s 1-Step Guide to Saving North Carolina
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Cal Thomas Two Conservative Giants Deserve More Praise
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