African American involvement in government.
The primary African American Radical Republican organization in the southern United States was known as the league of America. The League was founded in the North throughout the American Civil War as a consecrated club to strengthen the Union. It was formally authorized in May 1863 when a well-known constitution was approved. By the end of 1863, the League commanded nearly 72000 constituents in 4,564 chambers beyond the nation
Freedom of religion, speech, and press, right to assemble and petition the government
America's 16th President was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was elected in 1860 and served until he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865.
Lincoln is famous for his leadership during the Civil War, his eloquent speeches, and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. He is largely considered one of America's greatest leaders along with George Washington and Franklin Roosevelt.
