International Views of Lincoln and Emancipation
Historian Richard Carwardine talked about the international reactions to President Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. He argued that… read more
Historian Richard Carwardine talked about the international reactions to President Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. He argued that Lincoln became a polarizing figure, as the proclamation was viewed favorably by some and as a threat by others. William Roger Louis and Christian Ostermann were also part of the panel. This event was hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington D.C. close
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Christian F. Ostermann Director Wilson (Woodrow) International Center for Scholars->History and Public Policy Program
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