Lincoln and the Power of the Press

Harold Holzer talked about his book, Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion, about the 16th president’s relationship… read more

Harold Holzer talked about his book, Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion, about the 16th president’s relationship with the media. In his book, the author reports that Lincoln was deft at using the press to push his political agenda but quick to censor paper’s that he deemed “disloyal.” Harold Holzer spoke at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. close

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Lincoln and the Power of the Press

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Program ID:
322277-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 28, 2014 | 6:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 08, 2015 | 4:49am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Dec 28, 2014 | 6:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 02, 2015 | 12:22am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 08, 2015 | 4:49am EST | C-SPAN 2
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