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Dr. Doris Kearns Goodwin on President Lincoln’s Legacy

In honor of the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s assassination, Stephen Henderson sits with prominent Lincoln historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin, to discuss his battle against slavery and his legacy today. They also discuss the legacy of Lyndon Johnson, his relationship with the Civil Rights Movement and his controversial portrayal in the Oscar nominated film,“Selma.” Episode 4322/Segment 1.

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