Latest / Threads From The National Tapestry: Stories From The American Civil War
076 - Prelude To 1860: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
About this episode:
As we’ve seen in the one presidential debate this election year, a performance has consequences. Although it was not for the office of chief executive, we turn over time’s shoulder to speak of another storied debate - in 1858 and for the office of U.S. senator. This is the story of a series of face-to-face confrontations that may not have had immediate ramifications but most certainly resonated two years later when, on the eve of civil war, the two both pursued the office of President of The United States. This is the story of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
----more----
Some…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.