Lincoln | The Pivotal Year | Documentary Series
Part 2 explores Abraham Lincoln's initial hesitancy towards drastic action against slavery before his eventual commitment to abolition through the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War is examined, from the Battle of Chancellorsville to the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, culminating in the iconic Gettysburg Address.
Watch Part 3 here: • Lincoln | "I Want To Finish This Job"
The four-part documentary series 'Lincoln' originally airing on ABC in 1992, is a visually captivating portrayal of the revered president that draws from the Meserve-Kunhardt Collection, a treasure trove of Civil War-era photography. With a score by Alan Menken, it features an all-star cast of voices, including James Earl Jones, Jason Robards, and Glenn Close.
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Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:16 – Lincoln’s thoughts on slavery and war
00:02:30 – Frederick Douglass’ criticism of Lincoln
00:02:59 – Lincoln’s hope and discussion of emancipation
00:03:56 – The beginning of the battle of Antietam
00:04:46 – Drafting the emancipation proclamation
00:06:11 – Lincoln’s early political attempts towards emancipation
00:07:32 – Lincoln’s law practice and court cases
00:08:30 – Lincoln’s opposition to slavery’s expansion
00:09:44 – Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debates
00:15:31 – Signing the emancipation proclamation
00:17:39 – A visit to the army of Potomac: the battle of Antietam’s aftermath
00:21:19 – Sioux uprising and execution in Minnesota
00:24:35 – The cabinet crisis of 1862
00:27:42 – Lincoln’s visit with Commander Foote
00:29:39 – Lincoln’s search for a new commander
00:34:30 – The battle of Gettysburg
00:39:27 – Lincoln’s draft and recruitment of Black soldiers
00:42:11 – The aftermath of the battle of Gettysburg
00:43:31 – Lincoln’s preparation for the Gettysburg address
00:49:42 – Lincoln’s Gettysburg address
00:53:14 – David Herbert Donald’s analysis of the Gettysburg address
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