Abraham Lincoln : his life . roclamation to the senate, andon January 1, 1863, it was returned to him forsignature. This document, one of the mostwonderful of its kind, was to free all was one of the greatest factors in the ad-vance of modern civilization. 41 1864 Peace spread her wings and all discordWas silenced. Oer the nation pouredAn eon of tranquillity. 42 THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Peace The Republican National Convention unani-mously nominated Lincoln for his second termon June 7, 1864. McClellan was nominated bythe Democrats. Lincoln was elected by an overwhelmingmajority.
Abraham Lincoln : his life . roclamation to the senate, andon January 1, 1863, it was returned to him forsignature. This document, one of the mostwonderful of its kind, was to free all was one of the greatest factors in the ad-vance of modern civilization. 41 1864 Peace spread her wings and all discordWas silenced. Oer the nation pouredAn eon of tranquillity. 42 THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Peace The Republican National Convention unani-mously nominated Lincoln for his second termon June 7, 1864. McClellan was nominated bythe Democrats. Lincoln was elected by an overwhelmingmajority. The war was rapidly approaching termina-tion. The Southern ports were closely block-aded and on the ninth of April General Leesurrendered at Appomattox Court House. Peace at last spread her wings over the land. Now came the problem of man was more capable of handling this dif-ficult problem than was Lincoln, and had helived, the chaotic condition that existed in theSouth might have been quickly remedied. 43. FORDS THEATRE, WASHINGTON, D. WHICH LINCOLN WAS SHOT THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNDeath On the evening of April 14, the President, ac-companied by his family, attended a perform-ance at Fords Theatre. Seated in an upperbox, enjoying the humor of the play, he littleknew of the danger that was lurking nearby. John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor, hadquietly crept into the box, pistol in one handand a dagger in the other. Suddenly a reportrang out. And one of the noblest men thatever lived was lain low. Abraham Lincoln was carried to a houseacross the street, surgeons were summoned,but to no avail. At dawn, April 15, his soulpassed to the great beyond. His words, his deeds, the good he wrought,Will live forever in the thoughtOf all eternity. 46 THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN In Memoriam Sorrow swept through the land. North andSouth alike mourned the loss that was theirs. The funeral service was held in the East Roomof the White House. Lincoln was buried in S
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