#OnThisDay in 1861, Union troops traveling through Baltimore were attacked by Confederate sympathizers. Lincoln responded by eventually suspending habeas corpus in key areas—an extremely controversial wartime decision. #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation #lincoln #civilwar

In his speech, he praised Maryland's efforts in emancipation, and when he concluded, he was rushed by many onlookers seeking to shake his hand.

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Lincoln and Tad were greeted by many joyous onlookers who crowded the streets so much that it made travel through the city to the former Confederate White House nearly impossible #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation #lincoln

Moderated by Judy Woodruff, the former host of the PBS NewsHour, they discussed Lincoln and Democracy in the Past, Present, and Future. Watch the full discussion on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGAw... #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnassociation #lincoln