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068 Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln

Ben Franklin's World: A Podcast About Early American History

Ben Franklin's World

February 9, 201649m 30s

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Show Notes

Abraham Lincoln grew up as the son of a poor farmer. Yet, he became the 16th President of the United States.

How did the son of a poor farmer achieve election to the presidency?

Today, we investigate the life of Abraham Lincoln and his journey to the presidency with Richard Brookhiser, author of Founders' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln.

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