Which of these actions has remained in history as the first official act of President Abraham Lincolns new administration?
- Hiring a secretary named Kennedy
- Hiring a secretary named Nicolay
- Giving Winfield Scott command of the US Army
- Abolishing slavery
Answer
The correct answer is B) Hiring a secretary named Nicolay.
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