Living Link to History: President-Elect Lincoln Meets a Revolutionary War Veteran

A memorable meeting between two distinguished visitors took place in New York City on February 20, 1861. President-elect Abraham Lincoln greeted the venerable Joshua Dewey, who had voted in every presidential election since Washington. He also had shouldered a musket during the Revolution. A young lawyer made the meeting happen. Here's the story. "Life on the Civil War Research Trail" is hosted by Ronald S. Coddington, Editor and Publisher of Military Images magazine. Learn more about our mission to showcase, interpret and preserve Civil War portrait photography at militaryimagesmagazine.com and shopmilitaryimages.com. Image: Mike Medhurst Collection This channel is a member of the YouTube Partner Program. Your interest, support, and engagement is key, and I'm grateful for it. Thank you!