furthered the idea of strong chief executive
The US Constitution is the "rule of the land". It established three branches of the Federal Government: the judicial, the legislative, and the executive (President). Abraham was elected as the Chief Executive (President) in November 1860.
What does Chief of Diplomat mean?
A better question is did he abuse "Executive Privilage"
He was Commander in chief!
Yes. Lincoln was his commander-in-chief.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President in November of 1860. His first term was from 1861-1865. His second term started in 1865 but was short-lived because of his assassination on April 14, 1865.
Abraham Lincoln was President of the USA at the time of the civil war and as such he would have been Commander in Chief.
Commander in Chief.
Abraham Lincoln brought little political experience to his presidency yet rose to the occasion to become a masterful leader, whereas Jefferson Davis, a seasoned politician, proved to be a relatively ineffectual chief executive.
Abraham Lincoln, as President, was commander-in-chief of the Union forces.
Abraham Lincoln was president during the entire war. As president, he was Commander-in-Chief of the union army and navy.