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To answer both of the questions above this comment (Nick and GStan), I think he is seen as an American hero. The Great Uniter. It is often seen by the American people--erroneously or not--that Lincoln was responsible for the reunion of the North and South, somewhat ignoring the efforts of the generals and soldiers. I agree, though. Why not more of the soldiers?? --Cash | To answer both of the questions above this comment (Nick and GStan), I think he is seen as an American hero. The Great Uniter. It is often seen by the American people--erroneously or not--that Lincoln was responsible for the reunion of the North and South, somewhat ignoring the efforts of the generals and soldiers. I agree, though. Why not more of the soldiers?? --Cash | ||
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| + | Not to harp on the alternate history questions. But thinking about our perception of Lincoln and the author brings up this point in the very beginning of the book, would our perception of Lincoln be different if he had lived longer and finished his second term? It also makes me wonder it there would have there been a Lost Cause if Lincoln would have lived? I don’t think there would be a strong Lost Cause movement if Lincoln had lived. Logan T | ||
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| + | Even though I am a moderate Lost Causer I had no problem with the Lincoln statue when it went up during the debate mainly because Lincoln did visit Richmond. But looking at history objectively would Germany object to a Russian memorial being erected in Berlin to celebrate their capturing the city in World War II even though almost all Germans today admit they were wrong during the war? Is our surprise at the controversy another affect of our perceptions of the war? There are many countries that still harbor ill feelings toward each other for civil wars that happen thousands of years ago? Why are we surprised at ours? Logan T | ||
