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Could the Civil War Have Been Avoided?

One hundred and fifty years after the outbreak of the Civil War, a panel of historians debated whether or not the war could have been avoide… read more

One hundred and fifty years after the outbreak of the Civil War, a panel of historians debated whether or not the war could have been avoided. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Frank Williams moderated.

“Could the War Have Been Avoided?” was a Thursday panel at the 15th annual Lincoln Forum, “The Coming of the Civil War: Enter Lincoln, Exit the South,” held at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg. close

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  • Harold Holzer Vice Chair Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
  • Michael Lind Policy Director New America Foundation->Economic Growth Program
  • John F. Marszalek Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mississippi State University->History Department
  • Craig L. Symonds Professor Emeritus U.S. Naval Academy->History Department
  • Frank J. Williams Co-Founder and Chair Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
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Could the Civil War Have Been Avoided?

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Program ID:
296669-2
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Jan 22, 2011 | 6:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 23, 2011 | 11:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 22, 2011 | 6:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 22, 2011 | 10:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 23, 2011 | 11:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
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