Lincoln to Alexander H. Stevens
The REAL cause of the Civil War
A seven minute and 44 second dose of concentrated, potent history. The honest and strong will be fortified. The weak and dishonest will stagger. The deficient shall be cured.
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John Kratch, a social studies teacher in Long Valley, New Jersey put together this short video during the outset of the Covid epidemic nearly three years ago now. Write him a note - thank him. Send your history-interested friends (and foes?) right here for a lesson or two. And …
This is very interesting and honest. It is a matter of historical record that Lincoln did not initially see the abolition of slavery as his primary objective.
If it wasn't for the courage and remarkable writings of Frederick Douglass, Lincoln may never have truly understood the issue.
One of the things that I admire about Lincoln is his willingness to learn and to broaden his mind.
Thank you for sharing