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Secretary of War Edwin Stanton

Definition

Edwin McMasters Stanton served as Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln during most of American Civil War. His effective management helped organize massive military resources needed for war.

Analogy

Imagine if you're playing a real-time strategy game like Age Of Empires or Starcraft - Stanton would be like your best unit organizer or resource manager who ensures everything runs smoothly on battlefield while you focus on strategies and battles.

Related terms

Abraham Lincoln: He was 16th President whose leadership during Civil War preserved Union, abolished slavery, strengthened federal government and modernized economy. As his Secretary Of War, Stanton played crucial role in these achievements.

American Civil War: A civil war fought in United States from 1861 to 1865 between Northern states (Union) and Southern states that seceded to form Confederacy. Stanton's role as Secretary of War was pivotal during this period.

Emancipation Proclamation: An executive order issued by President Lincoln in 1862, which declared that all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory were to be set free. This changed the war aims of the North and led to significant social change, with Stanton playing a key role in its enforcement.