William T. Sherman
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fall of atlanta
Lincoln's reelection in 1864 was due to Sherman's capture of Atlanta and his March to the Sea. (Lincoln did not run for President until 1860. Buchanan won in 1854.)
It was greatly helped when sherman captured atlanta
The election of 1864 was one of the most important elections in American history.It has been 30 years since a president has been elected twice, and Lincoln almost lost the campaign if it wouldn't have been for Atlanta's fall. This came at a timely moment for Lincoln, who faced a tough reelection campaign.
The capture of Atlanta, Georgia, and then the capture of Savannah, Georgia, and the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia, were all important factors. Additionally, General Sherman's victory in Atlanta helped Abraham Lincoln win re-election in 1864.