The Civil War
Lincoln and Antebellum Views on Death
2020-02-22T18:00:08-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/7e7/20200222180815003_hd.jpgAuthor Brian Dirck examined accounts written by close associates of Abraham Lincoln to explain the president’s view of death before the Civil War. Mr. Dirck argued that Lincoln balanced his emotions with reason, allowing him to cope with fatalities on the battlefield. The Lincoln Forum symposium hosted this event.
Author Brian Dirck examined accounts written by close associates of Abraham Lincoln to explain the president’s view of death before the…
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Author Brian Dirck examined accounts written by close associates of Abraham Lincoln to explain the president’s view of death before the Civil War. Mr. Dirck argued that Lincoln balanced his emotions with reason, allowing him to cope with fatalities on the battlefield. The Lincoln Forum symposium hosted this event. close
Author Brian Dirck examined accounts written by close associates of Abraham Lincoln to explain the president’s view of death before the… read more
Author Brian Dirck examined accounts written by close associates of Abraham Lincoln to explain the president’s view of death before the Civil War. Mr. Dirck argued that Lincoln balanced his emotions with reason, allowing him to cope with fatalities on the battlefield. The Lincoln Forum symposium hosted this event. close
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