

Lincoln & the Civil War
Mar 7, 2024
Explore Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, his strategic calculations and relationship with Generals McClellan and Grant. Dive into the Appomattox surrender, Lincoln's assassination, and the Lost Cause mythology impacting American identity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Lincoln's Leadership in the Civil War
03:29 • 16min
Lincoln's Strategic Calculations in the Civil War
19:56 • 5min
Generals McClellan and Grant: Contrasting Strategies in the Civil War
24:55 • 13min
The Relationship Between President Lincoln and General Grant During the Civil War
38:03 • 2min
The Appomattox Surrender and its Aftermath
39:41 • 3min
Contemplating the Alternate Path: Lincoln's Assassination and Its Consequences
42:41 • 3min
Exploring Lost Cause Mythology, Gettysburg, and American Identity
45:40 • 3min