Every person in the United States has heard about Abraham Lincoln and his presidency. Most young children know him due to his famous hat, and President Lincoln has a vast history that is worthy of telling. The artifact that was chosen, which is the Lincoln-Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag has an extensive history, and background information will be presented about the two candidates along with an explanation of the particular artifact and what importance it holds in terms of the election and history. President Lincoln was a monumental figure in our history, and he helped set the foundation for years to come.
According to the article “The Civil War’s Complicated Legacy”, the war was initiated because President Lincoln had the goal of …show more content…
Due to this, and according to the article “The Civil War’s Complicated Legacy, the South believed that if President Lincoln got elected, then slavery as they know it, would cease to exist(Bruser 2). This may not see as something …show more content…
This news was difficult to hear, and according to “Eighty Years Ago”, President Lincoln died by being shot by John Wilkes Booth, who was an actor (Stanton 248). After President Lincoln’s death and if a death of a president exists, then the vice president takes over who was Andrew Johnson at the time. According to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag”, this flag has thirty four stars, and this was made for the President Lincoln-Johnson campaign (Bridgman 1). Also according to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag”, the flag actually shows signs of prolonged outdoor use due to being the flag that remained during the Civil War, which was the bloodiest war ever fought on our soil (Bridgman 1). Some people may be skeptical about purchasing a flag that is worn out, but accordinf to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag”, this is seen as being desired due to actually showing a piece of history(Bridgman 1). As far as the way the flag is decorated, according to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period
According to the article “The Civil War’s Complicated Legacy”, the war was initiated because President Lincoln had the goal of …show more content…
Due to this, and according to the article “The Civil War’s Complicated Legacy, the South believed that if President Lincoln got elected, then slavery as they know it, would cease to exist(Bruser 2). This may not see as something …show more content…
This news was difficult to hear, and according to “Eighty Years Ago”, President Lincoln died by being shot by John Wilkes Booth, who was an actor (Stanton 248). After President Lincoln’s death and if a death of a president exists, then the vice president takes over who was Andrew Johnson at the time. According to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag”, this flag has thirty four stars, and this was made for the President Lincoln-Johnson campaign (Bridgman 1). Also according to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag”, the flag actually shows signs of prolonged outdoor use due to being the flag that remained during the Civil War, which was the bloodiest war ever fought on our soil (Bridgman 1). Some people may be skeptical about purchasing a flag that is worn out, but accordinf to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period Campaign Flag”, this is seen as being desired due to actually showing a piece of history(Bridgman 1). As far as the way the flag is decorated, according to “Lincoln and Johnson Civil War Period