evidence: President of the United States 1861 - 1865 • We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses. [...] Erected 2016 by Earl and Joan Bellm; painting by David Earl Bellm. Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.