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Union. Print showing original image from 1852 with Henry Clay
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Union. Print showing original image from 1852 with Henry Clay
Union. Print showing original image from 1852 with Henry Clay, sitting to the left of center, John Calhoun, and Daniel Webster standing at center, except that the plate has been reworked so that Abraham Lincoln (without beard) appears in place of John Calhoun. Among those shown are Winfield Scott, Lewis Cass, Henry Clay, John Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Millard Fillmore, Howell Cobb of Georgia, James McDowell, Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri, John M. Clayton of Delaware, Thomas Corwin, James Buchanan, Stephen A. Douglas, John J. Crittenden, Sam Houston of Texas, Henry Foote of Mississippi, Willie P. Mangum of North Carolina and W. R. King of Alabama, Daniel S. Dickinson of New York, John McLean of Ohio, and John Bell of Tennessee and John C. Fremont of California. Date 1860? from an 1852 print (
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This print, titled "Union" and believed to be from 1860, offers a fascinating glimpse into American political history. The original image, dating back to 1852, features prominent figures of the time, including Henry Clay, John Calhoun, and Daniel Webster, seated at the center. However, this rendition holds an intriguing difference: Abraham Lincoln, without his iconic beard, has replaced John Calhoun. Surrounding Lincoln are an impressive array of political luminaries. To his left, Winfield Scott and Lewis Cass can be seen, while Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Millard Fillmore, Howell Cobb, James McDowell, Thomas Hart Benton, John M. Clayton, Thomas Corwin, James Buchanan, Stephen A. Douglas, John J. Crittenden, Sam Houston, Henry Foote, Willie P. Mangum, W.R. King, Daniel S. Dickinson, John McLean, and John Bell and John C. Fremont occupy the remaining seats. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous political climate leading up to the Civil War. The presence of Lincoln, who would later lead the nation through its greatest crisis, adds an intriguing layer of historical significance. The Union, as represented in this image, was on the brink of disintegration, and the figures gathered here would play pivotal roles in shaping the country's future. This print invites us to delve deeper into the complexities of American history and the intricacies of its political landscape during a pivotal moment in time.
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