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Abraham Lincoln's

Union Delegation Speech

June 9, 1864

 

Acceptance of his nomination as the National Union Party candidate

(Close Reading)

Close Readings and Photo Documentaries

These videos focus on primary source documentation in relation to the Election of 1864 and/or the Overland Campaign.

George McClellan's Nomination Acceptance Letter - August 29, 1864

 

Acceptance of his nomination as the Democratic Party candidate

(Photo Documentary)

Robert E Lee's Address to the

Army of Northern Virginia

May 14, 1864 

 

Morale boosting speech prior to the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

(Photo Documentary)

Abraham Lincoln

to the 166th Ohio Regiment

August 22, 1864

 

Lincoln expresses gratitude for soldiers' service, as well as campaigning speech

(Close Reading by Andrew Villwock,

Fall 2013 Understanding Lincoln participant)

Abraham Lincoln's

Blind Memorandum

August 23, 1864

 

Lincoln was convinced he would lose the election, but wanted to help preserve the Union and help the electoral victor

(Close Reading by Matthew Pinsker for Understanding Lincoln)

Abraham Lincoln's

Response to a Serenade

November 10, 1864

 

Lincoln greets supporters following his 1864 Election victory

(Close Reading by Rhonda Webb, Fall 2013 Understanding Lincoln participant)

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