Lincoln's Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, DC

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Set in the late 1840s, the story unfolds at Mrs. Sprigg's boardinghouse, known as Abolition House, where Representative Abraham Lincoln engages in spirited discussions on antislavery politics with fellow congressional boarders. The boardinghouse's high turnover of enslaved staff hints at its role in the underground railroad, facilitating escapes to freedom. These pivotal experiences in Washington shape Lincoln's views and future actions regarding slavery, marking a significant period in his development as a leader.