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100 1 _aDittenhoefer, Abram J.
_q(Abram Jesse),
_d1836-1919
245 1 0 _aHow we elected Lincoln
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-29
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time" by Abram J. Dittenhoefer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers insightful personal memories regarding Abraham Lincoln and the pivotal election campaigns of 1860 and 1864. It captures the political atmosphere of the time, recounting Dittenhoefer's experiences as he campaigned for Lincoln, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the era and the influential figures involved in Lincoln's rise to presidency. The opening of the book serves as a preface to Dittenhoefer's personal experiences with Lincoln and the context of his political awakening. He reflects on his early encounters with Lincoln, his shifting political beliefs against slavery, and the broader complexities of the Democratic Party in New York City during the pre-Civil War period. The narrative sets the stage for the exploration of Lincoln's character, detailing the significant debates and political tension of the time, thus highlighting the pivotal moments leading to Lincoln's nomination and election. This portion paints a portrait of a young man grappling with the political ideals of his time while also revealing Lincoln as a central, inspiring figure in that tumultuous landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, 1916
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Anecdotes
653 _aDittenhoefer, Abram J. (Abram Jesse), 1836-1919 -- Anecdotes
653 _aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Friends and associates -- Anecdotes
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Election -- 1860 -- Anecdotes
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Election -- 1864 -- Anecdotes
653 _aPolitical campaigns -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Anecdotes
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 -- Anecdotes
700 1 _aChambers, Julius,
_d1850-1920
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/howweelectedlinc00ditt/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70881
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