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Abraham Lincoln's Path to Reelection in 1864
- Our Greatest Victory
- Narrated by: Thomas Mailey
- Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
The fate of the Union and the emancipation of slavery were at stake in the national election of 1864. It was the most important election in the history of the United States, and a beacon of hope for the world. As Abraham Lincoln explained: “The most reliable indication of public purpose in this country is derived though our popular elections.” Lincoln exhibited extraordinary political skills undergirded by a profound moral and ethical perspective, effectively communicated to the public. He overcame extensive efforts within his own party to prevent his renomination for a second term. Lincoln’s evolving triumph is taken step by step. The words quoted are Lincoln’s own, and so, too, the words of opponents and allies. Lincoln took office faced with a bankrupt nation without a currency, a tax structure, a functioning government and a loyal and effective military. This illustrates Lincoln overseeing the national reconstruction while functioning as commander-in-chief. This is the story of how Lincoln mastered language, and how his words changed public perspective, drove home emancipation, reignited the ideals of freedom and saved democratic government. In all he said, Lincoln’s words speak freedom to peoples the world over today as in 1864.
Critic reviews
"Political polls consistently record a substantial lack of confidence in national political leaders of both major parties and a disturbing sentiment that the United States is on the wrong track in current policy developments. These sentiments lead to unfortunate summaries of alleged failures of our democratic institutions and proposals. Fortunately, at this moment in our history, Fred J. Martin Jr. has stepped forward with a comprehensive analysis of politics in 1860s and most importantly, the political genius Abraham Lincoln as he led our country through a series of perilous crises into new paths of confidence and greatness. I admire, especially, Fred Martin's mastery of political detail and the large variety of motivations, strategies, and actions of a wide assortment of political players." (Former Senator Richard Lugar)
"Arguably the most consequential election in American history, the presidential contest of 1864 has cried out for a more sophisticated analysis than it has heretofore received. Fortunately, Fred Martins background in political journalism and in banking has enabled him to provide such an analysis in this book, which is a welcome addition to the Lincoln literature." (Michael Burlingame, author, Abraham Lincoln: A Life; distinguished chair in Lincoln Studies, History Department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Illinois, Springfield IL)
"Fred Martin has written an illuminating account of the roots of Lincolns success as president, culminating in his victory in the critical election of 1864. Effectively using Lincolns words as well as those of his contemporaries, Martin demonstrates how it became possible for Lincoln to overcome his early background and become a skillful and ethical political leader who saved the Union and ended slavery. The book clearly is a labor of love for Martin, a long-time student of Abraham Lincoln. Every person interested in Lincoln and his presidency should have this well researched and well-written book in his/her library." (William C. Harris, author of Lincoln and the Border States: Preserving the Union [2011] and Lincoln and the Union Governors [2013])