Did Stanton stay in government after Lincoln's assassination?
Yes, he stayed as Secretary of War
No, he retired immediately
Yes, but he changed roles
No, he joined the army
Answer
Yes, Stanton remained in the government after Lincoln's assassination, serving as Secretary of War under President Andrew Johnson. Stanton, a strong supporter of the Union during the Civil War, played a key role in the post-war reconstruction period. However, he clashed with President Johnson over policies related to the treatment of the defeated Southern states, leading to his eventual removal from office in 1868.
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