Who After Lincoln died who said he now belongs to the ages?

After President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton famously declared, "Now he belongs to the ages." This statement reflected Stanton's profound respect for Lincoln and his belief in the enduring legacy of Lincoln's leadership and impact on the nation. The phrase has since become iconic, symbolizing Lincoln's place in history as a pivotal figure in American democracy.