Lincoln on Race and Slavery

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., talked about his two new books on race with Walter Isaacson. Lincoln on Race and Slavery (Princeton University Pressread more

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., talked about his two new books on race with Walter Isaacson. Lincoln on Race and Slavery (Princeton University Press; illustrated edition February 11, 2009) is a comprehensive perspective on President Abraham Lincoln’s attitudes on slavery and race relations. In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past (Crown; January 27, 2009) tells how 19 prominent black Americans used DNA and archival records to research their ancestry. He responded to questions from audience members. close

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Lincoln on Race and Slavery

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Program ID:
283973-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Interview
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 28, 2009 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 22, 2009 | 8:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 28, 2009 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 29, 2009 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 29, 2009 | 7:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 22, 2009 | 8:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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