The Life and Legacy of Edwin Stanton

"Edwin Stanton is best remembered for being Secretary of War under President Lincoln and helping to lead the Union government to victory in the Civil War. I find Stanton fascinating. He has a really interesting life and career, he's a very difficult person to love and yet I love him for all his difficulties. His life story has tragedy, it has sadness, romance, it has a little bit of everything." Becca stays true to her love of all things Lincoln to bring more depth to someone you may have heard of but don't know much about. Edwin Stanton most famously utters the line "now he belongs the ages" after Lincoln's death, but he should be known for his work in its own right. Learn more about this lawyer turned Secretary of War turned almost Supreme Court justice. Support Tour Guide Tell All: Become a Patron www.patreon.com/tourguidetellall Shop our Merch Store: www.tour-guide-tell-all.myshopify.com/ Venmo us a Tip: @tourguide-tellall Comments or Questions? Or have an idea for future episodes? Email us [email protected] If you’re interested in more information, we find these sources helpful: BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ: Stanton: Lincoln’s War Secretary by Walter Stahr April 1865 by Jay Winik Manhunt by James Swanson TOURS YOU SHOULD TAKE: Lincoln's Assassination WEBSITES TO RESEARCH: https://www.npr.org/2017/08/08/542062280/new-biography-of-lincolns-secretary-of-war-reveals-a-resilient-man-haunted-by-gr http://www.mrlincolnandfriends.org/the-cabinet/edwin-stanton/ https://www.post-gazette.com/life/my-generation/2009/06/18/Let-s-Talk-About-Abraham-Lincoln-and-Edwin-Stanton/stories/200906180425 https://www.fords.org/blog/post/misinformation-and-conspiracy-theories-about-the-lincoln-assassination/ https://millercenter.org/president/lincoln/essays/stanton-1862-secretary-of-war https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/MJC/places/emStanton.asp   You’re Listening To: Becca Grawl The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Canden Arciniega  Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero