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Presidential Campaign of 1864

Panelists talked about factors that had an impact on President Lincoln’s re-election campaign in 1864. They spoke about President Lincoln’s … read more

Panelists talked about factors that had an impact on President Lincoln’s re-election campaign in 1864. They spoke about President Lincoln’s expansion of presidential war powers and his relationship with both Democratic and Republican newspapers. They also discussed whether the Gettysburg Address was the beginning of President Lincoln’s re-election campaign as well as the impact of the soldiers' votes. This event was part of the Lincoln Forum’s annual symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. close

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  • Harold Holzer Vice Chair Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
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Presidential Campaign of 1864

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Program ID:
322623-3
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Dec 27, 2014 | 5:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 05, 2015 | 4:46am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Dec 27, 2014 | 5:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 27, 2014 | 9:59pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 27, 2014 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jan 05, 2015 | 4:46am EST | C-SPAN 3
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