subject: Reconstructing The Union Links Of London [print this page] Lincoln had been preparing for the war's end for months. In his annual message of December 1864, he described the progress already made in reconstructing the Union. Louisiana and Arkansas had reestablished loyal state governments in recent months, he told the Congress, with antislavery constitutions. links of london sale Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee were moving in the same favorable direction. Maryland, while an adherent to the Union and therefore not requiring reconstruction per se, nonetheless earned the president's praise for adopting a new constitution abolishing slavery. "Maryland is secure to Liberty and Union for the future," he said. Links of London Ring
Lincoln urged Congress to follow suit and put an end to slavery once and for all. The Emancipation Proclamation, which he had issued as commander in chief, applied to the Rebel states alone, and its authority might expire with the war. The Senate the previous spring had mustered the twothirds vote necessary for ratification of a constitutional amendment - the 13th which would outlaw slavery nationwide. Big Rock 'Diamond' Ring Charm But the House had subsequently balked. "Without questioning the wisdom or patriotism of those who stood in opposition," Lincoln said, "I venture to recommend the reconsideration and passage of the measure at the present session." Black And Gold Friendship Bracelet
