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Visiting Richmond:
Richmond fell on April 2, 1865. On learning the news, Lincoln immediately set off for the Confederate capital, Tad in tow. Striding through still smoking ruins, he was halted by the cries of former slaves.
"Glory to God! Glory! Glory! Glory!" they shouted. Some sang. Others knelt to their liberator.
"Don't kneel to me," said Lincoln. "That is not right. You must kneel to God only, and thank Him for the liberty you will heretofore enjoy. I am but God's humble servant." |