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THTP EP: “With Malice Toward None…” w/ Codie Eash

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As the American Civil War drew to a close, the nation faced a question almost as difficult as winning the war itself: how could a fractured country be reunited? The fighting had devastated communities, destroyed slavery, and left millions facing an uncertain future. Victory on the battlefield would not automatically produce peace in the hearts or lives of the American people.

Patrick is joined by guest Codie Eash to explore the meaning and historical context of “With Malice Toward None,” the famous phrase associated with Abraham Lincoln’s vision for reconciliation in his…

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