Harold Holzer, a leading historian on Abraham Lincoln, discusses the 1864 presidential election. Held during the Civil War, this election was crucial for shaping racial politics in the United States. Holzer details Lincoln's strategies and the political climate of the time. He also examines how the election's outcome influenced the nation's trajectory. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and premiered in 2020.

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Meet historian Harold Holzer's insights on Lincoln.
See how the 1864 election shaped racial politics.
Find out about Lincoln's strategies during the election.

Did You Know

Abraham Lincoln was re-elected in 1864 during a Civil War.
The election significantly changed racial politics in the USA.
Harold Holzer is a leading historian on Lincoln's presidency.
The documentary runs for 23 minutes.

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Who is the leading historian featured in the documentary 'Re-Electing Lincoln'?

Harold Holzer is the leading Lincoln historian featured in the documentary.

What year was the presidential election that redefined racial politics?

The presidential election that redefined racial politics took place in 1864.

How long is the documentary 'Re-Electing Lincoln'?

The documentary has a duration of 23 minutes.

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