As Lincoln, the former one-term congressman prepares to take office, the South severs itself from the United States, and the country faces an unprecedented crisis.
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Mar 2021
Hope, Tragedy, & The New Normal
Abraham Lincoln would become mythologized as a savior and a hero, but the reality remains far more complex. In an America rife with racial conflict, Lincoln’s assassination sets the stage for the Civil Rights struggles that would follow. To learn more about how CNN protects liste ... Show More
49m 7s
Jul 2025
ENCORE Watergate | The Smoking Gun | 5
President Nixon fights the release of his secret tapes. But with the country thrust into a constitutional crisis, Nixon has to make a gut-wrenching decision.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/ ... Show More
43m 59s
May 2022
Reconstruction I: Secession on Trial
May 10, 1865. Jefferson Davis is awakened by gunshots. The president of the defeated and disbanded Confederate States of America is on the run, and today, federal troops finally catch him. His arrest puts the face of the Confederacy behind bars. But it also creates a problem for ... Show More
36m 24s