But even though he could not do as he felt was just, Lincoln cleverly liberated the slaves in the seceding states, setting the stage for future emancipation. However, some believe Lincoln had his share of contractions, though possibly falsely justified. As Mr. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. asks, "Would the very principles of freedom prevent free government from defending itself?...
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As Mr. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. asks, "Would the very principles of freedom prevent free government from defending itself?." The president was merely preserving the government when acting with traits of a despot; he was not contradicting democracy since congress, the courts, free elections freedoms of speech, press and assembly still existed...
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