Conversations on the Civil War - 1864: Lincoln’s Re-election

John C. (Jack) Waugh, author of numerous books on the Civil War, including One Man Great Enough: Abraham Lincoln’s Road to the Civil War (Harcourt, 2007), joins Dr. Edgar for a public conversation about the Civil War, specifically the re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864. The presentation was recorded at the University of South Carolina’s Capstone Conference Center, in Columbia, on January 21, and was part of the series “Conversations on the Civil War, 1864,” presented in January and February, 2014. The series is sponsored by the USC College of Arts and Sciences.

The Campaign | Walter Edgar's Journal

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In this first segment on President Abraham Lincoln’s re-election in 1864, Dr. John C. “Jack” Waugh discusses Lincoln’s campaign, and the deep divisions within the Republican Party, despite their...

General George McClellan | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Dr. Waugh discusses the military career of one of the Union’s most prominent generals: General George McClellan, Westpoint Class of 1846, and his political ties in Washington D.C.

Lincoln's Challengers | Walter Edgar's Journal

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In this segment, Dr. Waugh discusses Lincoln’s challengers during the election of 1864, and how he handled them. His opponents include the “Copperheads,” the “Cleveland 400,” and General Benjamin...

The Republican Convention | Walter Edgar's Journal

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In this segment, Dr. Waugh tackles the 1864 Republican Convention.

Generals Lee and Early Push Toward Washington | Walter Edgar's Journal

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General Robert E. Lee sends Gen. Jubal Early toward Washington D.C., in an attempt to divert attention away from the siege at Petersburg.

The Democratic Convention | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Dr. Waugh examines the 1864 Democratic Convention, and analyzes the challenges democrats faced during their own convention. With General George T. Sherman taking Atlanta, along with the Shenandoah...

Could Soldiers Vote? | Walter Edgar's Journal

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One issue Union soldiers faced during the 1864 election was whether or not they would be able to vote. Dr. Waugh discusses a new innovation which started during the Civil War: soldiers being able to...

George McClellan's Campaign | Walter Edgar's Journal

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In this final segment on Lincoln’s Re-election, Dr. Waugh touches on George McClellan’s democratic campaign, and outlines the crucial role McClellan’s wife, Mary, played in supporting him throughout.

Conversations On The Civil War - 1864: Lincoln's Re-election (Full Version)

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John C. (Jack) Waugh, author of numerous books on the Civil War, including One Man Great Enough: Abraham Lincoln’s Road to the Civil War (Harcourt, 2007), joins Dr. Edgar for a public conversation...