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  • Ronicky Doone-Max Brand

    Ronicky Doone-Max Brand
    2026/08/24
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    5 時間 41 分
  • How We Elected Lincoln Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time - Abram J Dittenhoefer

    How We Elected Lincoln Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time - Abram J Dittenhoefer
    2026/08/23
    “How We Elected Lincoln: Personal Recollections of Lincoln and Men of His Time” by Abram J. Dittenhoefer offers a unique, firsthand perspective on the pivotal presidential campaigns of 1860 and 1864, as experienced by a young man who actively campaigned for Abraham Lincoln and served as an elector. Dittenhoefer’s memoir not only captures the fervor of political life during a transformative era in American history but also highlights the significance of civic engagement and the protection of journalistic integrity, themes that resonate deeply in today's political climate. As the last surviving elector for Lincoln at the time of his death in 1919, Dittenhoefer's reflections serve as a vital link to the past, reminding us of the enduring impact of leadership, the struggles for emancipation, and the importance of personal involvement in democracy. His recollections provide insight into the character of Lincoln and the men who shaped the nation during a time of great division, making this work a compelling exploration of history and its lessons for future generations.
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    2 時間 22 分
  • North by Night-Peter Burchard

    North by Night-Peter Burchard
    2026/08/23
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    5 時間 6 分
  • Clansman, An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan-Thomas Dixon, Jr

    Clansman, An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan-Thomas Dixon, Jr
    2026/08/22
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    9 時間 28 分
  • Story of Abraham Lincoln-Mary Agnes Hamilton

    Story of Abraham Lincoln-Mary Agnes Hamilton
    2026/08/21
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    2 時間 37 分
  • Unaddressed Letters-Anonymous, Frank Athelstane Swettenham

    Unaddressed Letters-Anonymous, Frank Athelstane Swettenham
    2026/08/20
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    7 時間 10 分
  • How a British Subject Became President of the United States-Arthur P. Hinman

    How a British Subject Became President of the United States-Arthur P. Hinman
    2026/08/19
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    2 時間 20 分
  • Master of Ballantrae-Robert Louis Stevenson

    Master of Ballantrae-Robert Louis Stevenson
    2026/08/18
    In this 1916 memoir, Dittenhoefer, a key player in Lincolns 1860 and 1864 campaigns, shares his personal experiences of the legendary president and the historic political landscape of the time. As a young man, Dittenhoefer campaigned for Lincoln and later became an elector in the 1864 presidential election. Born to German immigrants in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City and built an illustrious career as a judge and lawyer. Among his many accomplishments, Dittenhoefer was instrumental in protecting the confidentiality rights of newspapers. At the time of his death in 1919, he was the last surviving presidential elector for Abraham Lincoln.
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    8 時間 46 分