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What did Abraham Lincoln turn down when the King of Siam offered him a gift?
Elephants.In 1856, the King of Siam, his Majesty Somdetch Phra Paramendr Maha Mongut, had received a multitude of publications from Lincoln's predecessor, President James Buchanan, which indicated our government's approval of a ratification of a commercial treaty between Siam, and the US.In return, the King of Siam sent the President elect, then, President Lincoln a handsome sword in a gold scabbard inlaid with silver, a daguerreotype portrait of himself and his child, and a pair of elephant tusks. The gifts contained a letter thanking the "President elect", which also included a paragraph, which stated that the US had no elephants. The King explained that "elephants being animals of great size and strength [they] can bear burdens through uncleared woods and matted jungles where no carriage and cart roads have yet been made." He proposed sending a couple of pairs, and that they could be turned lose in the forests, and develop into a herd.President Lincoln was very flattered by the King's gifts, and additional offer of elephants, as gifts. He replied to the King of Siam that he personally could not acceptthe sword, the daguerreotype portrait of himself and his child, and a pair of elephant tusks, but would place the gifts in the Government archive's, to be displayed as tokens of mutual esteem. As for the elephants, he replied to the King with many thanks, but the present condition of the United States would not support herds of elephants, even for the benefit of industrial use. He explained to the King that "Steam" was more practical for our current condition.SHORTER ANSWER: fine hansome gold sward
William Tecumseh Sherman's march to the sea headed toward what city and state?
General Sherman's march was directed toward the coastal port city of Savannah, Georgia, in November-December of 1864. Sherman called the capture of the port a "Christmas gift" for President Abraham Lincoln.
What city did General Sherman present to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift in 1864?
The Confederate city of Savannah. William P. Sherman had finished his historical march to the sea, starting off by capturing Georgia and ripping his way to the east coast. His final city he overthrew was the city of Savannah , which he gave to his idol President Lincoln as a rather large Christmas gift.
How often do people purchase giftcards?
People purchase thousands of gift cards every day. It is now a multi-billion dollar business. Even gas stations and discount stores now offer gift cards from a variety of retailers.
What war did West Virginia become a state?
In the American Civil War, because the Western counties of Virginia did not approve of the Virginia breaking away from the USA. So they broke away from the CSA, and gave Lincoln a welcome gift of a new state of the Union.
In 1861 the king of Siam offered to send a gift to the U.S but Linclon refused what gift did he refuse?
During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln received the offer of a very unique gift from the King of Siam, Rama IV. He offered to send Lincoln war elephants to use against the Confederacy. The president thanked him for his generous offer, but declined the elephants.
What present did Lincoln refuse to accept from the King of Siam?
The gift of a dozen elephants was declined by Abraham Lincoln.
In 1861 the King of Siam offered Abraham Lincoln a gift but he turned it down what was the gift?
it was some of dem war elephants like fo real cuh!
Which president received a herd of elephants as a gift from king of Siam?
lincoln
In 1861 the king of Siam offered to send a gift to the United States but Lincoln politely refused what was the gift?
King Siam was giving War Elephants to the United States.
What gift did President Lincoln turn down from the King of Siam?
War elephants
What did Abraham Lincoln turn down when the King of Siam offered him a gift?
Elephants.In 1856, the King of Siam, his Majesty Somdetch Phra Paramendr Maha Mongut, had received a multitude of publications from Lincoln's predecessor, President James Buchanan, which indicated our government's approval of a ratification of a commercial treaty between Siam, and the US.In return, the King of Siam sent the President elect, then, President Lincoln a handsome sword in a gold scabbard inlaid with silver, a daguerreotype portrait of himself and his child, and a pair of elephant tusks. The gifts contained a letter thanking the "President elect", which also included a paragraph, which stated that the US had no elephants. The King explained that "elephants being animals of great size and strength [they] can bear burdens through uncleared woods and matted jungles where no carriage and cart roads have yet been made." He proposed sending a couple of pairs, and that they could be turned lose in the forests, and develop into a herd.President Lincoln was very flattered by the King's gifts, and additional offer of elephants, as gifts. He replied to the King of Siam that he personally could not acceptthe sword, the daguerreotype portrait of himself and his child, and a pair of elephant tusks, but would place the gifts in the Government archive's, to be displayed as tokens of mutual esteem. As for the elephants, he replied to the King with many thanks, but the present condition of the United States would not support herds of elephants, even for the benefit of industrial use. He explained to the King that "Steam" was more practical for our current condition.SHORTER ANSWER: fine hansome gold sward
The capture of which city was presented as a Christmas gift to Abraham Lincoln on December 22 1864?
The capture of Savannah, Georgia, was presented as a Christmas gift to Abraham Lincoln on December 22, 1864. General William Tecumseh Sherman led his forces in a campaign that resulted in the city's capture after his famous "March to the Sea." The victory was a significant boost for the Union and was communicated to Lincoln in a celebratory message.
Did Abraham Lincoln have a pet Turkey named jack?
Yes, Abraham Lincoln had a pet turkey named Jack. The turkey was given to him as a holiday gift in 1863 and was intended for the Thanksgiving dinner. However, Lincoln took a liking to Jack and decided to spare his life, making him a pet instead. Jack became a symbol of the holiday and is often mentioned in stories about Lincoln's compassion.
What city was offered to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift from Sherman?
Which Southern city did Sherman present to Lincoln as a Christmas gift
Do airlines offer gift cards for purchase?
Yes, airlines do offer gift cards for purchase.
Which airline offer travel gift certificate?
American, Jet Blue and Delta all offer travel gift cards. You will find that most airlines offer gift certificates.
