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Lincoln's Pragmatism: Abolition and States' Rights

Special | 34m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

Edward Gimbel discusses Lincoln’s dilemma between preserving the Union and freeing slaves.

Edward Gimbel, Assistant Professor, Political Science, UW-Whitewater, delves into the dilemma that President Abraham Lincoln faced between preserving the Union and the emancipation of slaves.

03/23/2014 | Rating TV-G

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Lincoln's Pragmatism: Abolition and States' Rights

Special | 34m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

Edward Gimbel, Assistant Professor, Political Science, UW-Whitewater, delves into the dilemma that President Abraham Lincoln faced between preserving the Union and the emancipation of slaves.

03/23/2014 | Rating TV-G

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