What Did Frederick Douglass Think of Abraham Lincoln?

The American Idea by Ashbrook Center

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What Did Frederick Douglass Really Think of Abraham Lincoln?

Discover the complex relationship between two of America's most influential figures in this revealing conversation about a groundbreaking new book. Historians John White and Lucas Morel unveil previously unknown letters and documents that transform our understanding of how Frederick Douglass viewed Abraham Lincoln—from harsh critic to reluctant admirer.

Featured Guests:

  • Dr. John White, Professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University and co-winner of the 2023 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize
  • Dr. Lucas Morel, Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University and trustee of the Supreme Court Historical Society

What You'll Learn:

  • Why Douglass initially called Lincoln "th ... 
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Keywords
american civil warabraham lincolnfrederick douglassabolition