The land after Lincoln A new book chronicles how people reacted to Abraham Lincoln's death, and the surprising ways his legacy influenced politics and culture in the century after his assassination.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Philip Kunhardt: Co-author with Peter Kunhardt and Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. of "Looking for Lincoln: The Making of an American Icon." He is cofounder of the Meserve Kunhardt Foundation, a collection of 19th and 20th century photographs, which has received honors from the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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.10:06 a.m.
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.
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