Nov 6, 2012 (Morning Edition) — Politicians love to invoke Honest Abe Lincoln, often while twisting his legacy to fit their own purposes. But who was the man, really? Steve Inskeep talks to three Lincoln historians -- Andy Ferguson, of the Weekly Standard, and Doris Kearns Goodwin and Eric Foner -- about the books they think best capture the former president's character. (This piece initially aired April 10, 2012 on Morning Edition.)
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Books Offer Insight Into Abraham Lincoln
Nov 6, 2012 (Morning Edition) — Politicians love to invoke Honest Abe Lincoln, often while twisting his legacy to fit their own purposes. But who was the man, really? Steve Inskeep talks to three Lincoln historians -- Andy Ferguson, of the Weekly Standard, and Doris Kearns Goodwin and Eric Foner -- about the books they think best capture the former president's character. (This piece initially aired April 10, 2012 on Morning Edition.)Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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