Abraham Lincoln

President of the US Union, abolitionist of slavery, patriotic freedom fighter and civil rights activist. I am yours truly, Abraham Lincoln

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

April/May 1865. Last Confederate soldiers defeated and Jefferson Davis was captured in Georgia on May 10. #WAROVER and #FINALSURRENDERS

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Lincoln died the next morning... A tragic day. But instead of mourning his death, we shall celebrate his #LIFE

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

I was shot by John Wilkes Booth! In a coma... #GODBLESS

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April14, 1865. Theatre tonight! Watching "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Great way to celebrate!

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

So glad this war is good as over! I thank all who had faith and me and retained it throughout this period of time. I stayed true to my words

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

Lee's remaining men have been sent home (on parole) soldiers with horses, and officers with side arms. We had to confiscate everything else

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

April 9, 1865. the two commanders just discussed the terms of surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. #FINALLY

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

April 17, 1865. General Lee's troops are surrounded! Grant has just asked Lee to surrender! #THEEND?

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end. And I have done so till now.

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

I am a firm believer in the people. #THEPEOPLEBELIEVEDINMETOO

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

@RobELeeSOUTH Fear not, the Union will help this land to soar again like the eagle that represents it!

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

@RobELeeSOUTH It would be the wisest, most logical and simplest decision you have ever made!

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@RobELeeSOUTH What is your nightmare,is my dream. And my dream will soon become reality as well!

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@RobELeeSOUTH We are well prepared for such an ordeal! Be ready my friend!

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

Davis insisting on my recognition of the South's independence as a prerequisite? Never. This meeting will never take place. #FALSEHOPE

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

Confederate President Jefferson Davis has sent delegates to a peace conference with me, as well as Secretary of State William Seward. #PEACE

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.

#UNIFY

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February 1865. General Sherman heading to South Carolina, leaving nothing behind! #SLASHANDBURN?

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

Dear followers,

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

Sincerely,

Abraham Lincoln

[Abraham Lincoln @AbeLinkinNorth]

November, 1864. Capture of #ATLwas important for me as well! #Re-elected and won by a wide margin!