Lincoln, Johnson & the National Union Party Convention of 1864
Dates: |
02/13/2020 |
Times: |
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm |
Event URL: |
www.oldbaldycwrt.org |
Features: |
Free
Indoor
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Lincoln, Johnson & the National Union Party Convention of 1864
Michael Wunsch discusses the proceedings and key players of the two-day convention held at the Front Street Theater in Baltimore, including an overview of the National Union Party platform, the re-nomination of President Lincoln, and Abraham Lincoln’s role (or non-role) as master ‘wire puller’ behind the decision to replace the sitting vice-president Hannibal Hamlin with lifelong Democrat Andrew Johnson. Presented by the Old Baldy Civil War Roundtable. www.oldbaldycwrt.org
Free and open to the public.
Location:
200 College Dr Blackwood, NJ 08012