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Step into the tumultuous era of Abraham Lincolns presidency, a time overshadowed by uncertainty and the looming threat to the nation itself. This captivating biography, meticulously crafted by Ward Hill Lamon—Lincolns first Secret Service agent and trusted confidant—offers an intimate glimpse into the challenges Lincoln faced as he navigated his way to the presidency. Edited by his daughter, Dorothy Lamon, this account reveals the dramatic details of Lincolns perilous journey to his inauguration, his approach to daily presidential dilemmas, and his intricate relationships with the ...

Dive into the intricate life of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, as depicted by Ward Hill Lamon, who had the privilege of working with him and had access to private documents from Lincolns law partner and biographer, William Herndon. This podcast offers an intimate portrait of Lincolns journey from his early years, his service in the west as an officer and soldier, to his political career in Congress, and his initial inauguration as President. Lamon presents Lincoln, not as a towering historical figure, but as a real, complex person, often conflicted, yet determined to...