Dan Snow's History Hit Abraham Lincoln
Feb 25, 2024
Delving into Abraham Lincoln's journey from a log cabin to the presidency, the podcast explores his strategic role in the Civil War, the tensions over his anti-slavery stance, and the aftermath of his assassination. It also touches on his political motivations, the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, and reflections on post-Civil War Reconstruction.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Abraham Lincoln: From Humble Beginnings to Political Aspirations
03:15 • 18min
Exploring Lincoln's Election and the Divide Over Slavery
20:45 • 5min
Lincoln's Strategic Role in the Civil War
25:41 • 12min
Exploring the Motivations Behind a Historical Assassination
37:47 • 2min
Post-Civil War Reflections and Speculations on Reconstruction
39:29 • 4min