Dealing with Disunion (Produced and Donated by the History Channel)

Learn about the difficult decisions President Lincoln faced after Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. What steps should he take to put down the rebellion? Who was the best general to lead the army? How should he deal with disloyalty in Maryland, through which troops needed to pass to protect the capital city? How should his government balance individual liberty and national security?

This video and more about Abraham Lincoln can be found in the Ford's Theatre museum. Plan a visit to learn more at www.fords.org.