1016-Gerry Prokopowicz-Did Lincoln Own Slaves?...and more.

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1016-Gerry Prokopowicz-Did Lincoln Own Slaves?...and more.

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Feb 12, 2014

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Gerry Prokopowicz, author of "Did Lincoln Own Slaves?" Gerry discusses Lincoln and other topics in this special call-in show where listeners get to talk directly with Gerry and ask any questions they may have about the Lincoln, the Civil War and more.

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Feb 12, 2014

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CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.

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102b -John Sellers-Library of Congress: CWTR Ep. 102b - Part 2 - Learn about the Library of Congress's resources and hear the stories behind them from curator John R. Sellers. by Civil War Talk Radio
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104b -Ken Burns-filmmaker, visionary: CWTR Ep. 104b - Part 2 - Ken Burns discusses his Civil War insights with historian Harold Holzer. by Civil War Talk Radio
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101c -James McPherson-Civil War, then and now: CWTR Ep. 101c - Part 3 - Dr. James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author, tackles several political and emotional issues surrounding the causes and legacies of the Civil War. by Civil War Talk Radio
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107a -Eric Caren-Collecting Historical Newspapers: CWTR Ep. 107a - Part 1 - Eric Caren describes how he and Steven Goldman assembled a remarkable collection of Civil War era newspapers, and made them available in print as a Smithsonian 'Headliners' series book. by Civil War Talk Radio
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103a -James Robertson-The Body and Soul of Civil War Soldiers: CWTR Ep. 103a - Part 1 - What thoughts were going through the minds of Johnny Reb or Billy Yank as he approached battle? Join us for insights on these questions and more in a rare and personal interview with Dr. James Robertson. by Civil War Talk Radio
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101a -James McPherson-Civil War, then and now: CWTR Ep. 101a - Part 1 - Dr. James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author, tackles several political and emotional issues surrounding the causes and legacies of the Civil War. by Civil War Talk Radio
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103b -James Robertson-The Body and Soul of Civil War Soldiers: CWTR Ep. 103b - Part 2 - What thoughts were going through the minds of Johnny Reb or Billy Yank as he approached battle? Join us for insights on these questions and more in a rare and personal interview with Dr. James Robertson. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
113a -Dave Powell-Civil War on a Card Table: CWTR Ep. 113a - Part 1 - Dave Powell explains how he designs simulation games based on Civil War battles. by Civil War Talk Radio
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107b -Eric Caren-Collecting Historical Newspapers: CWTR Ep. 107b - Part 2 - Eric Caren describes how he and Steven Goldman assembled a remarkable collection of Civil War era newspapers, and made them available in print as a Smithsonian 'Headliners' series book. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
105a -Jim Janke-Navies of the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 105a - Part 1 - Professor Jim Janke brings us the strategy and drama of naval warfare between the Union and the Confederacy. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
108a -John Marszalek-Union Military Leadership: CWTR Ep. 108a - Part 1 - Dr. John Marszalek, biographer of William T. Sherman and Henry Halleck, shares his views on some famous (and infamous) generals. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
105c -Jim Janke-Navies of the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 105c - Part 3 - Professor Jim Janke brings us the strategy and drama of naval warfare between the Union and the Confederacy. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
109a -Albert Castel-Winning and Losing in the Civil War: CWTR Ep. 109a - Part 1 - Albert Castel, author of the award-winning Decision in the West: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864, challenges some widely held beliefs about the war. by Civil War Talk Radio
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106a -David Long-The Election That Won the War: CWTR Ep. 106a - Part 1 - Dr. David Long discusses Lincoln's re-election in 1864 and its impact on American history. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
106c -David Long-The Election That Won the War: CWTR Ep. 106c - Part 3 - Dr. David Long discusses Lincoln's re-election in 1864 and its impact on American history. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
104a -Ken Burns-filmmaker, visionary: CWTR Ep. 104a - Part 1 - Ken Burns discusses his Civil War insights with historian Harold Holzer. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
107c -Eric Caren-Collecting Historical Newspapers: CWTR Ep. 107c - Part 3 - Eric Caren describes how he and Steven Goldman assembled a remarkable collection of Civil War era newspapers, and made them available in print as a Smithsonian 'Headliners' series book. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
113c -Dave Powell-Civil War on a Card Table: CWTR Ep. 113c - Part 3 - Dave Powell explains how he designs simulation games based on Civil War battles. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
116c -Catherine Clinton-Civil War--The Next Generation: CWTR Ep. 116c - Part 3 - Catherine Clinton, author of The Other Civil War, Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Civil War, Harriet Tubman and many other books for adults and children, discusses new audiences, and new possibilities, for Civil War history. by Civil War Talk Radio
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110a -John Simon-Sober Grants and Rubber Lincolns: CWTR Ep. 110a - Part 1 - Dr. John Y. Simon, editor of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, tells us what's wrong with the way Abraham Lincoln is presented to the public. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen
108b -John Marszalek-Union Military Leadership: CWTR Ep. 108b - Part 2 - Dr. John Marszalek, biographer of William T. Sherman and Henry Halleck, shares his views on some famous (and infamous) generals. by Civil War Talk Radio
20 min listen

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