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Lincoln's Battle With His Cabinet
Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many historians as the greatest
president ever to stand at America's helm. This reputation is extremely
well deserved, as Lincoln was able to preserve the Union and gain victory
in the civil war, despite his fighting an uphill battle against his own
presidential cabinet. Had he not been struggling against this divided
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.... however, Seward recognized
Lincoln's capabilities and gave him complete loyalty (Simmons 174).
This could not be said of Salmon P. Chase, Lincoln's first
secretary of the treasury. Blinded by an inflated ego, Chase pursued his
own presidential aspirations. He was in constant conflict with Seward, and
in general opposition to Lincoln, particularly over the issue of slavery.
Chase has been described as "jealous of the President," and "overly
ambitious." ....
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