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Abraham Lincoln at Antietam
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Abraham Lincoln at Antietam
President Lincoln meets with General McClellan at Antietam. Lincolns visit led to his order for the army to cross the Potomac and pursue Lees troops south. Date: 3 October 1862
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1862 Abraham Antietam Lincoln Mcclellan Meets Order Potomac Pursue
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This powerful image captures the pivotal moment when President Abraham Lincoln met with General George B. McClellan at the Antietam Battlefield on October 3, 1862. The Union victory at Antietam, the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War, had left General Lee's Confederate Army in retreat. Lincoln's visit to the battlefield was significant, as it led to his momentous decision to order the Union Army to cross the Potomac River and pursue Lee's troops south. Lincoln's hat is tilted slightly, and his intense gaze is fixed on McClellan as they discuss strategy. The president's expression conveys a sense of determination and urgency, reflecting the gravity of the situation. Surrounded by soldiers and staff, the two leaders stand amid the aftermath of the battle, with the battlefield stretching out behind them. The meeting at Antietam marked a turning point in the Civil War, as it led to the Union's pursuit of Lee's army and ultimately the Battle of Fredericksburg. Lincoln's decision to cross the Potomac River and engage the Confederate Army in the South was a crucial step towards the eventual Union victory. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the pivotal role that Lincoln played in shaping the course of the Civil War and securing the future of the United States.
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