Meet Mr. Lincoln

Series: Project 20 Series

Duration: 27

Genre: Biographical | Documentary | Educational | Historical

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Ohio State University

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Still photographs and prints depict various events in the life of Lincoln, his early life and term of office as president, the Civil War, and other important persons of his time., Through use of still photographs and drawings of the period depicts the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Begins in 1860 when he was still little known to the nation as a whole. Follows him as he expresses his stand on the Union and slavery and is elected to the presidency. Reviews the early stages of the war characterized by Northern defeats and Lincoln's search for a general to match Lee. The turning of the tide in the war, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the surrender at Appomattox are fully described. Concludes with the shooting of Lincoln by Booth.

Complete Record: Still photographs and prints depict various events in the life of Lincoln, his early life and term of office as president, the Civil War, and other important persons of his time., , NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.