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629. How Is Live Theater Still Alive?

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Abraham Lincoln's Summers of Reflection and Leadership

This chapter explores Abraham Lincoln's summer retreats to the Soldiers' Home during the Civil War, where he found the space to craft essential policies like the Emancipation Proclamation. It also delves into Lincoln's relationships with key figures of the time, including Frederick Douglass, highlighting their influence on American political history.

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