Final Days of Abraham Lincoln
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
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The Shift in Post-War Policies and Its Consequences
This chapter explores the significant differences between President Lincoln's aspirations for a united post-war America and President Johnson's policies that often contradicted those ideals. It highlights how Johnson's actions, particularly his lenient approach towards Confederates, intensified chaos and violence in the South, ultimately reshaping the nation’s trajectory following Lincoln's assassination.
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