Abraham Lincoln's Presidency in 366 Days

In a startlingly progressive format, journalist Stephen A. Wynalda has constructed a painstakingly detailed day-by-day breakdown of president Abraham Lincoln’s selections in workplace—together with his signing of the Homestead Act on Might 20, 1862; his signing of the laws enacting the primary federal earnings tax on August 5, 1861; and extra private incidents just like the day his eleven-year-old son, Willie, died. Revealed are Lincoln’s non-public frustrations on September 28, 1862, as he wrote to vp Hannibal Hamlin, “The North responds to the [Emancipation] proclamation sufficiently with breath; however breath alone kills no rebels.”

In his 366 days as President, Abraham Lincoln displayed intriguing aspects of his character. Despite his dislike for hunting, he found solace in firing guns near the unfinished Washington monument. He stood out as the only president to hold a patent and sought relief from stress by reciting Scottish poetry. As Scottish historian Hugh Blair aptly put it, "It’s from private life, from familiar, domestic, and seemingly trivial occurrences, that we most often gain insight into the true character."

Experience a rich and captivating new viewpoint on Lincoln's presidency, spanning 366 nonconsecutive days, including a leap day. This essential edition is perfect for historians, military enthusiasts, Civil War buffs, and biography readers alike. Explore the legacy of our most famous president like never before.