>> by this point, with the victories at atlanta and with this notion that it's abraham lincoln who's going to end this war properly, it really changes the dynamic, particularly in the army. >> lincoln wins in a landslide, earning over 70% of the soldiers's vote. with the election, the people of the union reaffirm the conviction that slavery must end and that lincoln is the man to do it. >> ♪ down with the traitors ♪ up with the stars ♪ while we rally 'round the flag, boys ♪ ♪ we rally once again ♪ shouting the battle cry of freedom ♪ >> i give thanks to the almighty for this people's resolution to stand by free government