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What was the North's plan with the South before Lincoln was killed?

by William_Wisenheimer

Also, why did Lincoln pick Johnson as his VP? Was it PR for the South after the war (since Lincoln didn't plan on getting shot)?

silverappleyard

Not to discourage further discussion, but you might be interested in these previous answers:

What plans did Lincoln have for Reconstruction, if any? Did Lincoln write any about his plans for the South after the war? by u/petite-acorn
How was Johnson Lincoln's VP when the two were affiliated with different parties? by u/ombudsmen