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Abraham Lincoln and slavery

Broadcast: Midmorning, 06/30/2011, 10:06 a.m.

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In his new book, historian Eric Foner examines Abraham Lincoln's complex ideas about slavery and African-Americans, casting fresh light on an American icon.

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  • Eric Foner: DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University and one of the country's most prominent historians. His newest book is The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery.

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