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Abraham Lincoln and slavery

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Abraham Lincoln
A photograph of President Abraham Lincoln taken by Matthew Brady in 1861.
Image courtesy of the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection

In his book, historian Eric Foner examines Abraham Lincoln's complex ideas about slavery and African Americans, casting fresh light on an American icon. Originally broadcast on June 30, 2011.

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Abraham Lincoln
A photograph of President Abraham Lincoln taken by Matthew Brady in 1861.
Image courtesy of the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection