Library of Congress Gate and north portico of the White House, circa 1859-61
"How much weight did 'honor among gentlemen' carry in these extraordinary times? And, for that matter, how much did the Southerners’ 'strong convictions' count for? The Carolinians were certain that they knew the terms of the bargain they had just struck – but there is little evidence that the president did."
Via Ann, Bell Grove
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