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The 16th president of the United States comes fully to
life in the one-hour special PBS documentary that explores the history of the gentle
leader from birth to presidency. Lincoln was unlike any other world leader because of his
sense of humanity and justice. His devotion to freedom was played out during his unique
reign in the White House. By far, Lincoln's greatest challenge was navigating the Civil
War and its aftereffects. Dedicated to the abolishment of slavery, Lincoln fought hard to
maintain that ideal while holding the Union together. All the while, he had to fight the
possibility of a British invasion. Lou Gossett is the voice of
Frederick Douglass, Jr., the Honorable Andrew Young is the narrator and Peter Coyote is
the voice of Abraham Lincoln. (60 min)
Available on video |