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Lincoln Faces a Blue Tsunami: The 1862 Midterm

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

English - November 21, 2017 17:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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A look at Lincoln's first midterm, and the troubles he faced in trying to hold on to Congress in the midst of a war and an energized base in the opponent's party.