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Team of Rivals

Mr. Billington opened the National Book Festival with brief remarks about lifelong learning, books, and literacy. Mr. Asim also delivered we… read more

Mr. Billington opened the National Book Festival with brief remarks about lifelong learning, books, and literacy. Mr. Asim also delivered welcoming remarks.

Ms. Goodwin talked about her newest book, Team of Rivals, published by Simon and Schuster. She described Abraham Lincoln’s relationships with three men he selected for his cabinet, all of whom had been his opponents for the Republican nomination in 1860, William Seward, Salmon Chase, and Edward Bates. After her presentation Ms. Goodwin responded to audience members' questions.

She was also interviewed after her speech. close

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Team of Rivals

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Program ID:
194360-4
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 30, 2006 | 10:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 25, 2007 | 1:26am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Sep 30, 2006 | 10:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 25, 2007 | 1:26am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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