Salmon P. Chase: Lincoln's Vital Rival

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Book Synopsis: An NPR Best Book of 2022 From an acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer, an “eloquently written, impeccably researched, and intensely moving” (The Wall Street Journal) reassessment of Abraham Lincoln’s indispensable Secretary of the Treasury: a leading proponent for black rights during his years in cabinet and later as Chief Justice of the United States.

Salmon P. Chase is best remembered as a rival of Lincoln’s for the Republican nomination in 1860—but there would not have been a national Republican Party, and Lincoln could not have won the presidency, were it not for the groundwork Chase laid over the previous two decades. Starting in the early 1840s, long before Lincoln was speaking out against slavery, Chase was forming and leading antislavery parties. He represented fugitive slaves so often in his law practice that he was known as the attorney general for runaway negroes.

Tapped by Lincoln to become Secretary of the Treasury, Chase would soon prove vital to the Civil War effort, raising the billions of dollars that allowed the Union to win the war while also pressing the president to recognize black rights. When Lincoln had the chance to appoint a chief justice in 1864, he chose his faithful rival because he was sure Chase would make the right decisions on the difficult racial, political, and economic issues the Supreme Court would confront during Reconstruction.

Drawing on previously overlooked sources, Walter Stahr offers a “revelatory” (The Christian Science Monitor) new look at the pivotal events of the Civil War and its aftermath, and a “superb” (James McPherson), “magisterial” (Amanda Foreman) account of a complex forgotten man at the center of the fight for racial justice in 19th century America.

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Discover the untold story of Salmon P. Chase, the unsung hero behind Abraham Lincoln's presidency, in the remarkable book, "Salmon P. Chase: Lincoln's Vital Rival". This New York Times bestselling biography, written by an acclaimed author, delves into the life of Chase and his pivotal role in championing black rights during his time as Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury and later, as the Chief Justice of the United States.

Before Lincoln became a prominent voice against slavery, Chase was already shaping and leading antislavery movements in the early 1840s. In fact, his dedication to fighting for justice meant that he frequently represented fugitive slaves as their attorney, earning him the title of the attorney general for runaway negroes. Without Chase's tireless efforts, the Republican Party and Lincoln's presidency may not have come to fruition.

As Secretary of the Treasury, Chase was instrumental in raising funds that allowed the Union to emerge victorious in the Civil War. Moreover, he persistently urged Lincoln to recognize black rights, paving the way for racial justice. Recognizing Chase's unwavering commitment, Lincoln handpicked him as the Chief Justice in 1864 to navigate the complexities of Reconstruction and address the crucial racial, political, and economic issues of the time.

In this groundbreaking biography, Walter Stahr offers a revelatory and impeccably researched account of the Civil War era and its aftermath. Through previously overlooked sources, Stahr sheds light on the incredible journey of Salmon P. Chase, a forgotten man whose influence in the fight for racial justice in 19th century America cannot be overstated. Dive into this magisterial work that will captivate and enlighten.

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