Abstract
During the Civil War, Anna Elizabeth Dickinson made a successful career as a public orator, giving speeches about abolition and women's rights. The Republican Party used her effectively as a stump speaker during the 1863 state elections in New England. Despite being in a profession that was widely thought to be only for men, Dickinson was able to engage audiences through her assertive personality. She voiced her opinion, no matter how controversial it was. She accused General George McClellan of treason and disagreed with President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 amnesty proclamation. Unfortunately, over time she has begun to fall through the cracks of public memory. The goal of this website is to educate others about Anna E. Dickinson and bring to light her significance during the Civil War.
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About the Author
This site was created by Gracie Perine as a final project for History 288: Civil War and Reconstruction, taught by Professor Matthew Pinsker. Gracie is in the Class of 2023 at Dickinson College studying American History.
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