Abraham Lincoln and san marino

The secession war remains the bloodiest conflict for the Americans in the whole world history. The United States was supported by many countries to achieve that victory. The unexpected help USA received from, small but sincere, Republic of San Marino. After the civil war, Abraham Lincoln, president of the USA, gave a speech honoring his friends in the Italian peninsula: "Although your dominion is small, your State is nevertheless one of the most honored in all history". Later they continued to exchange greetings and Abraham Lincoln was even honoured with the honorary citizenship of San Marino.