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Lincoln's assassination marked the end of an era in American history from "summary" of Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
The death of Abraham Lincoln was more than just a tragic event; it was a turning point in American history. Lincoln's assassination marked the end of an era in American history, a moment when the nation was forced to confront the consequences of its long and bloody civil war. Up until that fateful night at Ford's Theatre, Lincoln had been the guiding force behind the Union's victory in the Civil War. His leadership had helped to preserve the United States as a single, unified nation, and his vision of a "new birth of freedom" had inspired millions of Americans to fight for a more just and equitable society. But with Lincoln's death, that vision was suddenly thrown into doubt. The man who had led the nation through its darkest hour was gone, and the country was left reeling from the shock of his assassination. In the af...
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