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Lincoln's reelection in 1864 was due to Sherman's capture of Atlanta and his March to the Sea. (Lincoln did not run for President until 1860. Buchanan won in 1854.)
President Truman signed an order that desegregated the military.
The Commander in Chief is the President of the United States, and that is for all branches of the military.
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By all accounts, US President Lincoln believed that general Ulysses S. Grant was the Union's most valuable general. Lincoln appointed him as commander of all Union military forces and had Grant report directly to the president.
Lincoln's reelection in 1864 was due to Sherman's capture of Atlanta and his March to the Sea. (Lincoln did not run for President until 1860. Buchanan won in 1854.)
Andrew Johnson was Military Governor of Tennessee from 1862 to 1864 when Lincoln chose him to be the Vice President on his reelection ticket. From Lincoln's Second Inauguration until Lincoln's Assassination (both in 1865), Andrew Johnson served as Vice President. Upon Lincoln's Assassination, he ascended to the Presidency.
Commander in Chief
The President is the Commander-in-Chief of all the military forces. The Secretary of Defense reports directly to him as well as the military chiefs of staff. Besides overseeing military operations, the President also has to manage funding and supplies as well as try to keep up the morale of the people.
The President of the US is the chief of the military.
General William Sherman played a crucial role in President Lincoln's reelection in 1864 by leading successful military campaigns that significantly weakened the Confederate forces. His capture of Atlanta in September 1864 provided a major boost to Northern morale and public support for the war effort, showcasing the Union's military successes. This victory helped shift public opinion in favor of Lincoln, as it demonstrated progress in the war. Sherman's subsequent "March to the Sea" further exemplified Union strength, solidifying Lincoln's position and contributing to his reelection.
The military does not have the athority to remove the president from office.
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Lincoln would use military force only when necessary.
President Truman.
Battlefield events significantly impacted Lincoln's reelection in 1864 by shaping public perception of the war's progress and the Union's prospects. Key victories, such as the fall of Atlanta, boosted morale and helped shift public opinion in favor of Lincoln, showcasing his leadership and commitment to preserving the Union. Conversely, earlier defeats had raised doubts about the war's direction and the effectiveness of his administration. Ultimately, the military successes in the months leading up to the election helped secure his victory by reinforcing confidence in his ability to lead the nation through its tumultuous period.