At the close of the Civil War, President Lincoln was faced with orchestrating the surrender of the South, fostering reunification with the North, and creating a new vision for the nation in the wake of the abolition of slavery. While his plans for reconstruction were ultimately abandoned by the administrations that succeeded him, his commitment to a sustainable peace was clear from the outset of the war. Join us as we explore Lincoln’s character not just as a president of war, but as a peacemaker. More at the link.