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    • A Wife’s Disappointment Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin A Wife’s Disappointment unfolds amid rising tensions in Washington, where a newly formed "Select Committee" takes center stage in investigating the growing suspicions of treason within the government. The "Committee of Five," which includes two Republicans, two pro-Union Democrats from the North, and one Southern Democrat, is tasked with uncovering any threats that might undermine the Union’s stability. This committee, propelled by information from Edwin M. Stanton, the newly appointed attorney…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Commissioners, representing the Confederate states, found themselves at a critical juncture between March 9 and March 13, 1861, as they attempted to navigate the complex political climate in Washington. They had learned of rumors suggesting the imminent evacuation of Fort Sumter, which would mark a significant shift in the Union’s stance. The news of this potential action was met with fierce criticism from Northern factions who viewed such a move as a betrayal of Lincoln’s promise to preserve…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Sumter Expedition's critical moment began on the morning of April 12, when the warship Pawnee arrived near Charleston, joining the Harriet Lane and Captain Fox’s ship, the Baltic. This was part of the initial plan to deliver supplies to Fort Sumter, yet the mission faced delays due to the absence of tugboats and warships like the Powhatan and Pocahontas, which were supposed to provide crucial support. The Baltic, alongside the Pawnee and Harriet Lane, was left to navigate the situation with a sense…
    • Chapter 9: Inez Milholland_New York, 1910 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 explores the life of Inez Milholland, a powerful and compelling figure in the early 20th-century women’s suffrage movement. Inez’s beauty and intelligence allowed her to stand out in a time when women were often restricted to traditional domestic roles. She emerged as a key voice in the fight for women’s rights, advocating not only for suffrage but for broader societal changes, including civil rights and prison reform. Living in New York in 1910, Inez broke away from the societal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7: The March on Washington delves into John Lewis’s vital contribution to the civil rights movement during a critical period in the early 1960s. After significant progress in Nashville, where nonviolent protests led to promises of desegregation, Lewis remained committed to expanding his activism. He organized a swim-in at a segregated pool and a human barricade at a local supermarket, actions that garnered widespread media attention and highlighted the growing unrest in cities across the United…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin It seems that the provided text is the title page of the book "Be Ready When the Luck Happens" by Ina Garten rather than a chapter of the book. Could you please provide the text of an actual chapter so I can summarize it according to your…
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      Cataclysm

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Cataclysm unfolded in Springfield, Illinois, on November 6, 1860, with cannon fire signaling the beginning of Election Day. Despite the nation being filled with tension, Springfield’s residents were caught up in an atmosphere of anticipation. Abraham Lincoln, a prominent figure, was considered one of the top candidates, but uncertainty lingered as to whether he could win. If no candidate won a majority, the decision would rest in the hands of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, the local ice cream…
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      “Pimp!”

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “Pimp!” Lincoln’s Special Train arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on February 13, amid a highly charged political atmosphere. This date coincided with the day Congress was scheduled to certify the electoral votes, marking a critical moment in American history. At the same time, Virginia’s secession convention convened, adding to the tension. Lincoln’s entourage, including Major Anderson’s brother, Larz Anderson, traveled in an expanded train composed of three cars. The weather was remarkably clear, as…
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      Change of Heart

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Change of heart occurred for President Lincoln on March 28, just before his first state dinner, when General Winfield Scott's memo landed on his desk. The memo painted a grim picture of Fort Sumter’s situation, noting that Anderson’s position was becoming increasingly untenable due to Beauregard’s artillery installations. Scott predicted that any effort to relieve the fort would take at least ten months to organize, during which Union forces would likely be defeated. This grim assessment suggested…
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