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On The Lincoln Train: The 13-Day Journey of a President-Elect
On The Lincoln Train: The 13-Day Journey of a President-Elect
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Length:
82 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Lincoln's turbulent period as President-elect also featured a novel twist: a thirteen-day train ride through the states that had cast their votes for him, and two that had not. He countered large cheering crowds and some security risks, while he managed to avoid opining on the fast-paced events of the day and to avoid compromising with violence. We look at some of his speeches, how he handled being President-elect, and the last-minute change and secret voyage conducted for safety reasons.
Released:
Jan 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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