Lincoln-Douglas Charleston Debate Review
Jay Sears was a C-SPAN Lincoln-Douglas Essay winner.
Professors David Zarefsky and Bill Wiggins talked about the significance of this debate and the issues raised in it, especially Mr. Lincoln’… read more
Professors David Zarefsky and Bill Wiggins talked about the significance of this debate and the issues raised in it, especially Mr. Lincoln’s view on black equality. Telephone lines were also opened and spectators and participants were interviewed for their reactions to the debate.
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