Episode #7 - Abraham Lincoln and The American Civil War

In this episode, Paul and Ritchie discuss Honest Abe (Abraham Lincoln) - the 16th President of the United States. We start with his background, his meteoric rise to White House, and ultimately his decision to NOT execute Confederate Leaders. Considering the carnage and massive loss of life that resulted from the Civil War, what propelled Lincoln to pursue a more diplomatic, less violent approach? Listen in as Paul and Ritchie discuss Lincoln's decision and try to better understand what his rational and if it was the correct one.