The Mind of Abraham Lincoln: An Immersive Afternoon – closing clip

Louis Masur / Rutgers University

His story invites us to marvel at how this poor, self-educated, frontier lawyer transformed himself into a political leader who defended democracy, preserved the nation, and abolished slavery. To best understand Lincoln, we must discuss his remarkable writing and speeches.

Louis Masur

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