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Lincoln, Grant, and the 1864 Election
LINCOLN, GRANT, AND THE 1864 ELECTION
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United States Soldiers and Siege Cannon outside Petersburg, VA

The last year of the Civil War brings to mind a turn in fortunes for the Union and for the retreating Confederate army - of Lincoln planning for reconstruction as General Grant finishes the war by crushing Lee's rag-tag force. What adds an even more fascinating twist to the chain of events is that a national presidential election was held in the midst of Civil War.

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