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In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time.
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How We Elected Lincoln Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time - Abram J Dittenhoefer (opens the original)
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“How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time” by Abram J. Dittenhoefer offers a unique, firsthand perspective on the pivotal presidential campaigns of 1860 and 1864, as experienced by a young man who actively campaigned for Abraham Lincoln and served as an elector. Dittenhoefer’s memoir not only captures the fervor of political life during a transformative era in American history but also highlights the significance of civic engagement and the protection of jour
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In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was inst
How We Elected Lincoln Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time - Abram J Dittenhoefer (opens the original)
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“How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time” by Abram J. Dittenhoefer offers a unique, firsthand perspective on the pivotal presidential campaigns of 1860 and 1864, as experienced by a young man who actively campaigned for Abraham Lincoln and served as an elector. Dittenhoefer’s memoir not only captures the fervor of political life during a transformative era in American history but also highlights the significance of civic engagement and the protection of jour
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In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was inst
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