The Crooked Path to Abolition

Civil War historian James Oakes examined how Abraham Lincoln thoughout his political career used the Constitution to abolish slavery. This was a virtual event hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.

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The Crooked Path to Abolition

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Program ID:
508889-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Feb 27, 2021 | 7:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 04, 2021 | 4:05am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Feb 27, 2021 | 7:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 28, 2021 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 26, 2021 | 6:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 03, 2021 | 10:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 04, 2021 | 1:05am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 04, 2021 | 4:05am EDT | C-SPAN 2