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Lincoln and the Soldiers Lincoln and the Soldiers
George Kilmer recounts Lincoln as the soldiers’ democratic ideal and trusted commander at camp and on campaign. It describes handshake memories, army reviews at Antietam and Rappahannock, Lincoln’s approbation of merit over title, and Grant’s Petersburg victory ending the war, with Lincoln’s humility and resolve shaping the army’s regard.
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Fife
Lincoln
Abe
Abe” Lincoln
Etting
Abraham
Abra- Sen
Billy
Sherman
Thomas
Linncoln
Washington
Walher Abraham
Camp Lend
White House
Treasury
Europe
Father Abraham
Engineer Corps
Abraham Aittle
Army of the Potomac
Antietam
Rappahannock
Joe’ Hooker
James River
McClellan
Maryland
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Potomac
War Department
McClellain
Fredericksburg
Uni
Hooker
Tad
Willie
Falmouth
Second Bull Run
Grant
North
Congress
Richmond
Philadelphia
New York
Banks
Shenandoah Valley
Leesburg
Manassas Gap
McDowell
Fremont
Richmord
Early
Petersburg
Fort Stevens
City Point
the James
Miles
Five Forks
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