Abraham Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan & the Wade Davis Bill

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Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: From Washington: Proclamation by President Lincoln. His View on Reconstruction. Why the Bill Passed by Congress Was Not Signed. [Official]
The New York Times presents an 1864 newspaper article that includes a proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: Manifesto of Ben. Wade and H. Winter Davis against the President's Proclamation
The New York Times presents an 1864 newspaper article that includes a manifesto, written by Senator Benjamin F. Wade and Representative Henry Winter…

Historical Bill
Historical Bill: Wade Davis Bill, 1864
Note: Transcript and original document are both included.The Library of Congress presents an 1864 historical bill, proposed by Senator Benjamin F.…

Political Cartoon
Political Cartoon: The "Rail Splitter" at Work Repairing the Union
The Library of Congress presents an 1865 political cartoon, drawn by J. E. Baker and published by Currier & Ives, that depicts President Abraham…

Historical Oath
Historical Oath: Oath of Allegiance of James Hicks
DocsTeach presents an 1865 historical oath, taken by James Hicks, that declares his allegiance to the Union after the Civil War. In the oath, Hicks…

Historical Letter
Historical Letter: Francis J. Keffer to Carlos A. Waite, Friday, November 06, 1863 (List of people who were not allowed to vote in Maryland because of their refusal to take the oath of allegiance)
The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical letter, written by Francis J. Keffer to Carlos A. Waite, that lists the individuals who were…

Historical Oath
Historical Oath: Oath of Allegiance for Jacob F. Strait of Chester, 31 August 1865
Teaching American History in South Carolina presents an 1865 historical oath, taken by Jacob F. Strait, that declares his allegiance to the Union…

Historical Proclamation & Activity
Historical Proclamation & Activity: Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction - Abraham Lincoln - December 8, 1863
Teaching American History presents an 1863 historical proclamation, written by Abraham Lincoln, that pardons those who participated in the rebellion…

Historical Proclamation
Historical Proclamation: Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, December 08, 1863 - Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction
The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical proclamation, written by Abraham Lincoln, that pardons those who participated in the rebellion of…

Historical Telegram
Historical Telegram: Telegram from Andrew Johnson to Montgomery Blair, Tuesday, November 24, 1863 (Telegram concerning Lincoln's Reconstruction Policy)
The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical telegram, from Andrew Johnson to Montgomery Blair, that addresses Abraham Lincoln's Reconstruction…

Historical Letter
Historical Letter: Abraham Lincoln Papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Jacob Bowker to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 22, 1864 (Question Regarding Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction)
The Library of Congress presents an 1864 historical letter, written by Jacob Bowker to Abraham Lincoln, that poses questions to Lincoln regarding his…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: Davis's Objection to Lincoln's Plan of Reconstruction
Note: 1st column, centerChronicling America presents an 1865 Daily Intelligencer newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that provides…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: "Mr. Davis, of Maryland, made a speech..."
Note: 6th column, topChronicling America features an 1864 Cleveland Morning Leader newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that announces…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: "The announcement was made a short time ago..."
Note: 1st column, topChronicling America features an 1864 Washington Statesman newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that provides an…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: Wendell Phillips.
Note: 1st column, topChronicling America features an 1864 Portland Daily Press newspaper article, written by an unknown author, that provides an…

Historical Photograph
Historical Photograph: [Benjamin F. Wade, Senator from Ohio, Thirty-fifth Congress, half-length portrait]
The Library of Congress features an 1859 black and white, half-length historical photograph, taken by Julian Vannerson, that depicts Senator Benjamin…