In this special bonus episode, following our previous episode What is Emancipation?, we discuss the often overlooked issue of Abraham Lincoln's own prejudice, and how this changed over the course of the civil war.

Plus, our guest discusses his own research on Sherman's March, and his upcoming biography on General Sherman himself.

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Special guest for this episode:

• Bennett Parten, an Assistant Professor of History at Georgia Southern University, and the author of ‘Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation’

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Highlights from this episode:

• Emancipation and Reconstruction are massive topics that deserve in-depth exploration and discussion.
• Abraham Lincoln's complicated relationship with race reveals a man whose views evolved over time.
• Lincoln's early beliefs included ideas of racial superiority and colonization, reflecting the prejudices of his era.
• The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context and how perspectives on figures like Lincoln can change.

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Additional Resources:

Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation by Bennett Parten

Emancipation Proclamation (1863) | National Archives

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And if you like this episode, you might also love:

Why Did America Ban Slavery?

How Did Slavery Impact Cherokee Nation?

Who is Frederick Douglass?

What Does Kindred Tell Us About Plantation Life?

Who is Harriet Tubman?

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