Lincoln and the West

James McPherson spoke about President Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the West and his opposition to the expansion of slavery. He responded … read more

James McPherson spoke about President Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the West and his opposition to the expansion of slavery. He responded to questions from members of the audience.

“Lincoln and the West” was the opening address at the 14th annual Lincoln Forum, “The Lincoln Bicentennial: Part II.” It was delivered Monday evening, November 16, 2009, at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg. close

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  • Tina M. Grim Executive Administrator Gettysburg College->Civil War Institute
  • James M. McPherson Professor Emeritus Princeton University->History Department
  • Frank J. Williams Co-Founder and Chair Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
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Lincoln and the West

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Program ID:
290043-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Jan 02, 2010 | 1:08pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 09, 2010 | 7:31am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 02, 2010 | 1:08pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 02, 2010 | 7:08pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 03, 2010 | 1:08am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 03, 2010 | 7:08am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 08, 2010 | 1:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 08, 2010 | 7:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 09, 2010 | 1:31am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 09, 2010 | 7:31am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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