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But, while we praise Grant and the Union soldiers, we must remember that Abraham Lincoln was the genius of the times.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “But, while we praise Grant and the Union soldiers, we must remember that Abraham Lincoln was the genius of the times.”
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Sherman highlights Abraham Lincoln's crucial role during the Civil War, acknowledging his visionary leadership.
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