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William Seward & Abraham Lincoln. A Timeless Friendship in a Turbulent Era. Early Life of Lincoln and Seward. Seward’s Education and Marriage Union College Frances Miller Lincoln’s Childhood To read books, “ Was the main thing.” – Abraham Lincoln Similar Experiences.
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William Seward & Abraham Lincoln A Timeless Friendship in a Turbulent Era
Early Life of Lincoln and Seward • Seward’s Education and Marriage • Union College • Frances Miller • Lincoln’s Childhood To read books, “Was the main thing.” – Abraham Lincoln • Similar Experiences
President and Secretary of State • 1860 Election • Secretary of State • Emancipation Proclamation The government should not only recognize but “maintain the freedom it proclaims.”
Social Engagements • Calling on the Lincolns “Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln dined with us privately last evening.” -Frances Seward • Hosting Dinners • Mrs. Lincoln • Anna Seward
Opinions on Abolition • Seward and Freeman “The color of the prisoner’s skin, and the form of his features, are not impressed upon the spiritual, immortal mind which works beneath.” • Underground Railroad Activity • Compromise of 1850
Opinions on Abolition • Lincoln’s Changing Views “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude…shall exist within the United States.” -Abraham Lincoln
Life During the Civil War • Seward Family Roles “The loyal women generally throughout the North organized ‘Soldiers’ aid societies.” • Mrs. Lincoln and Robert Todd’s Roles
April 14, 1865 • Assassination of President Lincoln • Assassination Attempt of William Seward “Mother said gently to father—Henry—the President is gone.” -Fanny Seward
Life After Lincoln • Train Car for Mrs. Seward • President Johnson • Reconstruction • Impeachment • Travel • Death
