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Abraham Lincoln said...

I think the Constitution invests its commander-in-chief with the law of war in time of war.

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Letter to James C. Conkling

08/25/1863

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Abraham  Lincoln
deceased

usa, Illinois

836 Quotes

Born2/12/1809

Died4/15/1865 (aged 56)

PartyRepublican

  • President

    3/4/1861 - 4/15/1865
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