Video: Book Breaks Harold Holzer - "Brought Forth on This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration" Government and Civics Harold Holzer is a scholar of Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the American Civil War era. He serves as Jonathan F. Fanton Director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College. Order Brought Forth on...
History Now Essay Lincoln’s Religion Richard Carwardine Religion and Philosophy 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+ "Lincoln often, if not wholly, was an atheist," insisted one of Lincoln’s political associates, James H. Matheny. The young Lincoln had "called Christ a bastard," "ridiculed the Bible," and duped pious voters into believing he was "a... Appears in: 18 | Abraham Lincoln in His Time and Ours Winter 2008
Video Lincoln’s Religion Religion and Philosophy Professor Richard Carwadine examines Lincoln's religious beliefs as America's crisis deepened, and looks at the role that the President's religious sentiments played in mobilizing support for the war among Union citizens. Richard...
History Now Essay Lincoln’s Civil Religion George C. Rable Government and Civics, Religion and Philosophy 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+ His long-time law partner William Herndon once described Abraham Lincoln as "the most shut-mouthed man who ever lived." That phrase wonderfully captured an important characteristic of a politician who had surprisingly few friends and... Appears in: Lincoln
Video Lincoln at Cooper Union Government and Civics 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+ Author Harold Holzer discusses his book, Lincoln at Cooper Union: The Speech That Made Abraham Lincoln President.