Lincoln Seen and Heard
2005-02-11T17:02:01-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/e1c/20050211170334001_hd.jpgMr. Waterston read portions of President Abraham Lincoln’s writings, poetry, and memoirs as Mr. Holzer placed the readings in perspective. Among the topics they addressed were Lincoln’s interest in literature, public service, views on slavery and sectionalism. Following the presentation President Bush made brief remarks about Lincoln’s legacy.
Mr. Waterston read portions of President Abraham Lincoln’s writings, poetry, and memoirs as Mr. Holzer placed the readings in perspective. Among the… read more
Mr. Waterston read portions of President Abraham Lincoln’s writings, poetry, and memoirs as Mr. Holzer placed the readings in perspective. Among the topics they addressed were Lincoln’s interest in literature, public service, views on slavery and sectionalism. Following the presentation President Bush made brief remarks about Lincoln’s legacy. close
People in this video
-
Sam Waterston Actor
Hosting Organization
Related Video
-
Abraham Lincoln's Cooper Union Address
In Mr. Lincoln’s famous address, which many credit with earning him the presidency, Mr. Lincoln argued against the spread of slavery to the Western…
-
Open Phones
Telephone lines were opened for comments on the topic, “Presidents' Day: Lincoln’s Legacy.”
-
Lincoln's Body Politic
Mr. Bernstein discussed Lincoln’s views of slavery as a cancer on the body politic of America. He related Lincoln’s use of disease…
-
Lincoln's Evolution on Slavery
Harold Holzer moderated a panel discussion on how President Lincoln’s opposition to slavery while respecting its protection by the Constitution…
User Created Clips from This Video
-
- 5 minutes
- 1,289 views