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By virtue of the authority vested by act of Congress, the President takes military possession of all the railroads in the United States from and after this date until further order.

05/24/1862

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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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