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1861 (primary source) Lincoln’s Inauguration 

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1861 (primary source) Lincoln’s Inauguration 

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Artist: Alexander Gardner (American, Glasgow, Scotland 1821-1882 Washington, D.C.). Lincoln Inauguration. Albumen silver print from glass negative, March 4 ,1865. <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/">The Metropolitan Museum of Art</a>, JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.18504688. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

This image is directly taken during his inauguration, proving to be credible.

The image highlights the beginning to his presidency, a period in American history that will be remembered forever, for the drastic freedom and prosperity that he had provided and fought for the country.

This image is in a political lens, where Lincoln fought for political power and justice.

This image highlights the exact moment that he was elected for president, which just shows the immense progress that is to come.

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1862 (secondary source) The Emancipation Proclamation 

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1862 (secondary source) The Emancipation Proclamation 

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Welling, James C. “The Emancipation Proclamation.” The North American Review, vol. 130, no. 279, 1880, pp. 163–85. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/25100834. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

This passage is not only credible for the reason that it is a North American Review, but also later on in the article it mentions the actual writing of Lincoln’s letter.

The article discusses the historical significance of the proclamation issued by Lincoln. It provides insight about how the proclamation gained intense praise and also criticism. The author also clarifies the misconception that many people had, addressing how the proclamation was not initially made to enlist enslaved people as soldiers, but rather how Lincoln resisted their enlistment. Despite this, it was a critical step into the abolition of slavery, essentially reframing the wars purpose.

This article is written solely in a political lens, where it addresses the impact that the proclamation had and was intended on the political stand point.

“The domestic institution against which it was leveled having now passed as finally into the domain of history as the slavery of Greece and Rome, it would seem that the time has come. When we can review this act of Mr. Lincoln's in the calm light of reason…”

This source highlights the abolition of slavery as a huge milestone, illustrating the immense progress that the civil war has had.

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1863 (Primary source): Bancroft autograph manuscript draft of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address 

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1863 (Primary source): Bancroft autograph manuscript draft of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address 

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Bancroft Autograph Manuscript Draft of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.31563554. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

This source is very credible for the fact that it is a preserved autograph writing of the actual speech that Lincoln gave on November 19, 1863.

Lincoln starts his message by reminding the Americans that the ancestors who founded this nation built it on liberty and freedom. He then goes on to express his gratitude and appreciation towards the men who fought in the war, alongside with encouraging the soldiers to “finish the unfinished work” and dedicating their lives for the rebirth of freedom.

This speech is addressed in a political lens, where Lincoln is encouraging others to sacrifice and fight for their political values and freedom for the nation.

“It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.”

This specific quote exemplifies the progress that Lincoln’s presidency has made throughout the war, but most importantly expressing the desire and need to keep pushing forward and finishing the job.

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Wyeth, N.C. Abraham Lincoln “With Malice Toward None; With Charity For All” Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865. 4 color print, no date. Modern Graphic History Library, Washington University in St. Louis, JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.20093887. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Despite this being a drawing of his second inauguration, there is a quote directly from Lincoln where he addressed in his actual speech, making this source credible.

This image highlights Lincoln’s second presidency, again fighting for the right and freedom for the country, shaping the nation to become more prosperous.

Since this was his inauguration speech, this again is in a political lens, where he addresses his political standpoint.

The quote written in the bottom that reads “With malice toward none, with charity for all”

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April 11th, 1865 (secondary source) Advocacy for Limited black suffrage 

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April 11th, 1865 (secondary source) Advocacy for Limited black suffrage 

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Berwanger, Eugene H. “Lincoln’s Constitutional Dilemma: Emancipation and Black Suffrage.” Papers of the Abraham Lincoln Association, vol. 5, 1983, pp. 25–38. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/20148825. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

This source is credible due to the fact that the author uses many real life examples and historians to provide his message about black suffrage.

The dilemma addressed Lincoln’s advocation towards black suffrage, where he worked to end all universal suffering for black men and woman.

This is towards a social lens, solely for the fact that Lincoln is fighting for social justice, speaking out about the dangers and suffering that black communities face.

“Lincoln, they argue, ‘would not let his personal feelings determine his political acts”

The specific quote stated above expresses how the immense progress of fighting for black rights and freedom that the civil war and Lincoln’s presidency has shown, addressing how his emotions did not interfere with his decision making.

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April 14th 1865 (Primary source): An illustration of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln    

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April 14th 1865 (Primary source): An illustration of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln    

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Currier & Ives (1857-1907). The Assassination of President Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library; Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, JSTOR, https://jstor.org/stable/community.10638088. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

This source is very credible information for the fact that this was an exact illustration of the event of the assassination.

This image illustrates the exact moment the assassination took place, which took place during a performance of “our American cousin”. This was initially planned and executed by a confederate named “Booth”.

This event was addressed in a political lens, driven by hatred towards Lincoln’s presidency and his decision to bring freedom to the slaves.

The hatred and malice that was illustrated in this image exemplifies the immense progress and influence that Lincoln has had on the nation, providing for a way to bring equality to man, but consequently being executed for his actions.