Lincoln received advice from his cabinet on whether to resupply Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor, which was controlled by Confederate forces. Some advised avoiding any action that could be seen as provocative and risk war, while others said the Union must defend its property. Lincoln ultimately decided to resupply the fort to assert federal authority but avoid bloodshed if possible.
Lincoln received advice from his cabinet on whether to resupply Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor, which was controlled by Confederate forces. Some advised avoiding any action that could be seen as provocative and risk war, while others said the Union must defend its property. Lincoln ultimately decided to resupply the fort to assert federal authority but avoid bloodshed if possible.
Lincoln received advice from his cabinet on whether to resupply Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor, which was controlled by Confederate forces. Some advised avoiding any action that could be seen as provocative and risk war, while others said the Union must defend its property. Lincoln ultimately decided to resupply the fort to assert federal authority but avoid bloodshed if possible.
Lincoln received advice from his cabinet on whether to resupply Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor, which was controlled by Confederate forces. Some advised avoiding any action that could be seen as provocative and risk war, while others said the Union must defend its property. Lincoln ultimately decided to resupply the fort to assert federal authority but avoid bloodshed if possible.