Gettysburg speech photo. Through a number of military successes and minor set backs, the union finally beats out the confederates and General Grant receives the surrender of General Robert E. Lee himself. The war is over now, and Lincoln is re-elected to the Presidency. He makes his last public speech to the people concerning reconstruction of the union. Lincoln attends a play shortly afterward, where he is shot in the head by John W. Booth at close range.
Slavery is abolished.
President Abraham Lincoln never lives to see this. He was a decent man, and a great president. He lived through strife that might have lead another man to robbery or an early grave, but instead persevered to become something greater. He became one of this country s most beloved Presidents. Worth Fighting For.