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100 1 _aLogan, John Alexander,
_d1826-1886
245 1 4 _aThe Great Conspiracy, Volume 6
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Great Conspiracy, Volume 6" by John Alexander Logan is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. It focuses on the intricate events surrounding American Civil War politics, particularly President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the subsequent fight to enshrine emancipation in the Constitution. The narrative likely examines key battles, legislation, and the roles played by various political factions during this tumultuous period. At the start of the book, the narrative delves into President Lincoln's unwavering support for the Emancipation Proclamation and the necessity of incorporating it into the United States Constitution to safeguard the freedoms of emancipated individuals. The opening recounts pivotal military victories for the Union, such as Gettysburg and Vicksburg, which shifted the national sentiment towards hope. However, it also highlights the opposition from Democrats and sympathizers of the Confederacy, culminating in violent draft riots in New York City. Lincoln's subsequent appeals for congressional action, the debate around the Thirteenth Amendment, and eloquent speeches emphasize the urgency and complexity of these issues, setting the stage for the political machinations and social struggles that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
653 _aSlavery -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7138
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