In the episode Who Freed the Slaves? I called Abraham Lincoln flaky and sped through the election of 1864 because, whatever the outcome, Black people had already ensured that the slavery status quo was over. Yet, Northerners believed this election was very important, and it came in the middle of a Civil War. Here is Dr. William's deep dive into an election about the Union, Emancipation, and social equality for Black people.

And if you are looking for a more in-depth look at anything discussed during Who Freed the Slaves? check out Professor Williams' book [“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”]:

I Freed Myself: African American Self-Emancipation in the Civil War Era by David Williams (https://amzn.to/32GtQ3J)