Lincoln is Elected President & Confronts a Nation Divided | Abraham Lincoln

As the southern states are succeeding, Lincoln begins his journey to Washington, DC but encounters fierce enemies along the way, in this clip from "The Railsplitter."

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"Abraham Lincoln" tells the true story of America's iconic 16th president. Across three two-hour episodes, the mini-series immerses viewers into the world and story of Abe before Lincoln. A young man looking to make his mark, Abraham Lincoln grows into the man who puts himself in a position to lead the young United States through its greatest crisis. By weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures-including former President Barack Obama-the series is a portrait of Lincoln determined to leave his mark on the world. The series chronicles the evolution of Abraham Lincoln as a man and as a thinker against the backdrop of a nation increasingly torn over the issue of slavery. As the war rages on, the series shows how, in part due to the efforts and influence of abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, he comes to value the importance of seizing the moment at hand to end slavery in America, once and for all.

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[nellennatea]

"We are not enemies but friends. We must not be enemies" . Abraham Lincoln.

[aabahdjfisosososos]

My favorite Republican is Lincoln and my favorite Democrat is Kennedy simply because they stood up for what they believed in and inspired others.

[dacrohnswarrior]

Lincoln has to be the most protagonist person ever. You barely have to change anything in Lincoln’s story to make it as interesting as a good book or series. He had many enemies, he had many weaknesses, but his heart was in the right place for the most part.

[FinanceHustle]

Abraham Lincoln was a visionary. Thank you for sharing this with us on this holiday.

[earleburtonjr]

Abraham Lincoln fight for freedom and you will be free.

[mrm]

I have so much respect for this man. President while half the nation wants to kill you. Feeling the pressure for 5 years straight. I read that he had anxiety and had nightmares of his death until the very end. We see him as a historic figure...but he was a mere man like all of us. Yet, look at his impact thanks to his impeccable bravery. Long live Lincoln.

[everydaycompress]

i live in NC. and i thank god for Lincoln .. truly he was honest and revered

[lukenguyen]

History was lucky to have Lincoln on its side.

[TexasSiege]

IN THIS TEMPLE
AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE
FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION
THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
IS ENSHRINED FOREVER

[Wingedshadow]

President Lincoln was one of the greatest U.S presidents to ever live end of story.

[thefriedmind]

Lincoln has always been one of my favourite US Presidents. Not simply because of his actions in the end which opened the first path towards civil rights in his country, but because I can identify with a lot of the trauma he faced in life and his battle with depression.

[inigobantok]

Bruh Daniel Day Lewis really set the standard for Lincoln with the high pitch western kentucky drawl accent

[mr.sherlockholmes]

I believe after this Lincoln never again would be embarrassed. He sadly should have kept bodyguards and history might have turned out different. He was too soft on his own protection and that was his demise.

[egoego]

Greatest President ever, I mean whole world. Lincoln makes me love USA, He is the face, the Father of the Great Nation, USA. Lots of love for him, shame to his assassin

[debrabrown]

Lincoln is my 1st favourite president.

[elizabethquon]

I believed in the presidents that stood for the people they are there to represent period not just the ones that got them there. Thinkers outside the box.

[joijaxx]

MORE documentaries like this, please!

[CowBoyBlaze]

We will visit the Holy Land, and see those places hallowed by the footsteps of the Savior.

"Abraham Lincoln"

[Thestomachlover]

Rip to one of the greatest presidents of the united nation

[EUSA]

Nicolay would’ve never called Lincoln “Abe”, Lincoln hated the nickname and was always referred to by his secretaries as “Sir” or “Mr. President.” Even his cabinet members didn’t call him Abraham, they called him “Lincoln”. His own wife often referred to him as “Mr. Lincoln.”