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201355 minPG-13documentary

7.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Lincoln@Gettysburg

201355 minPG-13documentary

7.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

President Abraham Lincoln effectively utilized contemporary telecommunications to gain strategic advantages during the American Civil War.

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President Abraham Lincoln effectively utilized contemporary telecommunications to gain strategic advantages during the American Civil War.

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William Kerrdirector

Peter Schnalldirector

David Strathairn

David Strathairncast

Robert Broski

Robert Broskicast

Anthony Aroya

Anthony Aroyacast

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An examination of how President Abraham Lincoln used contemporary telecommunications to his maximum advantage in the American Civil War.

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