Lincoln's Citadel The Civil War in Washington, DC

Lincoln's Citadel The Civil War in Washington, DCExperience the remarkable juxtaposition of politics, warfare, and human struggle in 'Lincoln's Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, DC.' This compelling narrative explores the pivotal role of our nation's capital during the Civil War era, delving into the historical significance of key events and figures. With a unique focus on Abraham Lincoln's formative years in Washington, including his time at Mrs. Sprigg's boarding housean intriguing site

Experience the remarkable juxtaposition of politics, warfare, and human struggle in 'Lincoln's Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, DC.' This compelling narrative explores the pivotal role of our nation's capital during the Civil War era, delving into the historical significance of key events and figures. With a unique focus on Abraham Lincoln's formative years in Washington, including his time at Mrs. Sprigg's boarding house—an intriguing site associated with the Underground Railroad—this book captures the essence of an era defined by conflict and resilience. Learn how the city transformed into a refuge for contraband and fugitive slaves while Lincoln confronted both external threats and internal dissent within a city rife with Confederate sympathizers. Additionally, it sheds light on the president's poignant personal involvement with the wounded troops and the construction of military hospitals that treated the casualties of war. As the capital stood imperiled, this engaging account recounts how the Union fought to maintain its very heartbeat in the face of adversity. 'Lincoln's Citadel' is a must-read for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the intricate narratives that shaped America's past. Free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393349429. Year: 2014. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 528.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393349429
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 528


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In the late 1840s, Representative Abraham Lincoln resided at Mrs. Sprigg's boardinghouse on Capitol Hill. Known as Abolition House, Mrs. Sprigg's hosted lively dinner-table debates of antislavery politics by the congressional boarders. The unusually rapid turnover in the enslaved staff suggested that there were frequent escapes north to freedom from Abolition House, likely a cog in the underground railroad. These early years in Washington proved formative for Lincoln.


In 1861, now in the White House, Lincoln could gaze out his office window and see the Confederate flag flying across the Potomac. Washington, DC, sat on the front lines of the Civil War. Vulnerable and insecure, the capital was rife with Confederate sympathizers. On the crossroads of slavery and freedom, the city was a refuge for thousands of contraband and fugitive slaves. The Lincoln administration took strict measures to tighten security and established camps to provide food, shelter, and medical care for contrabands. In 1863, a Freedman's Village rose on the grounds of the Lee estate, where the Confederate flag once flew.


The president and Mrs. Lincoln personally comforted the wounded troops who flooded wartime Washington. In 1862, Lincoln spent July 4 riding in a train of ambulances carrying casualties from the Peninsula Campaign to Washington hospitals.


He saluted the "One-Legged Brigade" assembled outside the White House as "orators," their wounds eloquent expressions of sacrifice and dedication. The administration built more than one hundred military hospitals to care for Union casualties.


These are among the unforgettable scenes in Lincoln's Citadel