Lincoln & Edwin Stanton
Although Abraham Lincoln did not really like Edwin Stanton, he appointed him Secretary of War for most of the Civil War. Though he was not a resolute political supporter of Lincoln before joining the cabinet, he became devoted to him later on. He undoubtedly worked with all his exceptional diligence to direct military operations until the very end of the conflict. Stanton was best remembered glowingly for what he was aptly quoted as saying, ”Now he belongs to the ages," in the year 1865. He had said these very glowing words while standing at the bedside of Abraham Lincoln when the wounded president died on the morning of April 15, 1865, as was clearly recorded. In the days following Lincoln's murder, Stanton did not fail to take charge of the investigation. He energetically directed the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and his wily conspirators. Prior to his straight work in the American government, Stanton had been a famous attorney with a tint of national reputation. During his ...
