Civil War 150th anniversary: Fighting in the streets of Springfield breaks out during the Lincoln vs. McClellan election of 1864. Published: ; Nov. 02, 2014, 10:00 a.m.

On this day in history, November 8, 1864, President Lincoln defeats Gen. McClellan to win re-election Union voters were divided by competing visions for the end of the Civil War.

After McClellan, Lincoln moved decisively through other leaders of the Army of the Potomac, appointing and then sacking Ambrose Burnside and Joseph Hooker before settling on George Meade.

In his latest book, “Lincoln vs. Davis: ... His acquiescence in McClellan’s scheme to attack Richmond, Va., from the Chesapeake led to the humiliating losses of the Peninsula Campaign.

In a rare pro-Democrat cartoon from the Civil War era, presidential aspirant George B. McClellan, center, is portrayed as the intermediary between Abraham Lincoln and Confederate President ...

Inauguration of the McClellan Campaign Resistance to the Administration of President Lincoln After the Election Counseled. Share full article.

In 1864, Lincoln was faced with a tough reelection campaign against George McClellan. When asked what he would do if defeated, Lincoln calmly replied that he would work with his successor, and ...