Abraham Lincoln, Originalist | Interview: Akhil Amar
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Evolving American Identity and Constitutional Interpretation
This chapter analyzes the development of American identity and constitutional understanding from 1776, focusing on the journey toward equality through significant amendments. It highlights Lincoln's reinterpretation of foundational texts and the contrasting Northern and Southern perspectives on the Declaration of Independence leading up to the Civil War. The discussion also considers the impact of historical figures and debates on the evolution of constitutional thought and the gradual abolition of slavery.
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