Political Party National Union Party (During Civil War) Republican Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 abolished slavery – Key Legislation Good orator (e.g. Gettysburg Address, 1863) Key Successes Victory in the American Civil War Motivation questioned for emancipation of slaves Key Failures Assassinated, 1865 (Motivation: Civil War) Andrew Johnson
Political Party National Union Party (During Civil War) Republican Key Legislation Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 – abolished slavery Key Successes Good orator (e.g. Gettysburg Address, 1863) Victory in the American Civil War Key Failures Motivation questioned for emancipation of slaves Assassinated, 1865 (Motivation: Civil War) Andrew Johnson
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