Presidential parallels, intentional or not

President Barack Obama has taken inspiration from President Lincoln's legacy during his campaign and first weeks in office, while addressing an economic crisis that reflects the challenges facing Franklin Roosevelt.

Guests

• Peter Kastor: Associate professor of history at Washington University in St. Louis.
• David Woolner: Professor of history at Marist College. Woolner has served as the executive director of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute.

More from MPR

• The land after Lincoln
  February 12, 2009

Resources

• About Peter Kastor
• About David Woolner