04 April 2024

Lincoln's 44 Days Without War

In 1861,
March 4, Lincoln was inaugurated for his 1st term as president
April 12, Confederates fired on Fort Sumter, officially beginning the Civil War.
Lincoln had 39 days of peace in his first term.

In 1865,
March 4, Lincoln was inaugurated for 2nd term
April 9 - Sunday - Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox
April 14 - Good Friday, Lincoln was shot
April 15 - Saturday morning - Lincoln died
Lincoln had 5 days of peace in his second term.

In the 1,504 days of his presidency, Lincoln had only 44 days without war.


"There have been 16,000 books and articles published on Lincoln—125 on the assassination alone—more than any other American."

No comments: