I'm actually not sure on this one. "What former President used the military to save the republic and what occurred exactly?" Can some tell me? Thanks
Ahh thanks, "Lincoln found the power he needed to deal with the rebellion in the commander-in-chief clause of the Constitution, in the clause of Section II requiring him to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed,” and in his presidential oath “to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the U.S.”