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Was Lincoln a racist or pragmatic toward the prevailing politics of slavery? | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published August 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
ALPLM Logo for Lecture with Dr. Morel
https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/Event/15420/Lincoln-Race-and-the-Future-of-American-Freedom-with-Dr-Lucas-E-Morel/event-details/
Dr. Morel gave his lecture titled "Lincoln, Race, and the Future of American Freedom" at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on July 26, 2023.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum hosted another lecture to shine a light on Lincoln and American history. The lecture titled "Lincoln, Race, and the Future of American Freedom" was given by author Dr. Lucas Morel.
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Randy Eccles
Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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