1. Rising Star

Abraham Lincoln's life before political stardom, from his frontier roots to his ... More

2. Portrait of a Leader

Lincoln showed how poignant oration, political savvy and moral conviction could ... More

3. A Country on the Edge

As Lincoln, the former one-term congressman, prepared to assume the presidency, ... More

4. A Proclamation

When Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, was his motive about moral in... More

5. The Dogs of War

As the Civil War ended, Lincoln delivered the most iconic speech and piece of le... More

6. Hope, Tragedy and the New Normal

Lincoln's wife and the country unraveled after his assassination, as his death s... More