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Turning again to the civil side of his administration, consider the steps by which he led the country up to the point where it was willing to accept the abolition of slavery in the States engaged in the rebellion.
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Boutwell discusses Lincoln's leadership in guiding the nation towards accepting the abolition of slavery.
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