The Coming Men

The Coming Men

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Year: 1863

Creator: Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper

Description:
Phineas T. Barnum are the great showman of the age. After he promoted the marriage of General Tom Thumb and Livinia Warren, a reception was held for them at the White House. Barnum, the Great Showman. Says to President Lincoln: “Mr. President, since your naval and military heroes don’tseem to get on, try mine!” Mr. Lincoln responds: “Well, I’ll do it to oblige you, Friend Phineas, but I think mine are the smallest.” Secretary of Ward Edwin M. Stanton and Secretary of Navy Gideon Welles are shown looking on from the background.

URL:
http://www.chicagohs.org/wetwithblood/bloody/bloody3.htm