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Historians answered audience questions about Civil War generals, including which ones have been the most loved and hated through history. They also talked about which generals had the best a…

Scholars talked about people who disliked and opposed Abraham Lincoln during his presidency, including members of his own cabinet. This discussion was part of the annual Lincoln Forum sympos…

Scholars talked about Abraham Lincoln’s friendships, both before and after he became president. This discussion was part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Author Stephen Engle described the military philosophy of Union General Don Carlos Buell and outlines some of the factors that have shaped his reputation. This talk was part of Pamplin Histo…

Historians talked about Abraham Lincoln’s life, career, and legacy. Speakers include Daniel Crofts, author of Lincoln and the Politics of Slavery; Stephen Engle, author of Gathering to Save …

Stephen Engle, author of Gathering to Save a Nation: Lincoln and the Union’s War Governors, talked about the pivotal role the Union governors played in securing victory in the Civil War. …

David McCullough talked about Harry S. Truman’s presidency and World War II. He said that President Truman’s humility and quiet courage, stemming from his working class upbringing in rural M…

Stephen Engle talked about the evolving nature of the Civil War. He spoke about President Lincoln’s decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation in the middle of the war, and to use forme…