Lincoln's Executive Action

Lincoln's Executive Action refers to measures he took as President without waiting for Congress's approval, especially during the Civil War. This included issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared all slaves in Confederate states free, and strengthening the Union war effort through military orders. These actions helped shape important policies and set precedents for presidential authority in times of national crisis, demonstrating how the executive branch can act decisively when necessary to preserve the Union and promote significant societal change.