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Articles Written by Gary W. Gallagher

LINCOLN AND HIS GENERALS: Leadership during the Greatest American Crisis

by Gary W. Gallagher 09.17.25

LINCOLN AND HIS GENERALS: Leadership during the Greatest American Crisis by Gary W. Gallagher Abraham Lincoln faced greater challenges than any other president in United States history. Managing an immensely complex war effort in a democratic republic posed special challenges. He understood that victory depended on maintaining morale among both Democrats, who composed about […]