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Lincoln and cabinet. Annual greeting of the carriers to the patrons of "The Press." For January 1st, 1866. (LOC: http://www.loc.gov/item/scsm000760/)

“Lincoln and cabinet. Annual greeting of the carriers to the patrons of “The Press.” For January 1st, 1866. ” (Library of Congress)

This cartoon recalls President- elect Lincoln’s address at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on February 22, 1861, but you could look at it in a Janus-like way. Mr. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 because of his principles. Looking ahead he is certainly an American icon and represents the supremacy of the federal government over the states. He had the will to keep the Union united and would do whatever he could to further that cause.

You can check out this image at the Library of Congress
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