Published Jan 25, 2023

Jeremi Suri: Civil War, Slavery, Freedom, and Democracy | Lex Fridman Podcast #354

Historian Jeremi Suri delves into the lasting impact of the American Civil War, exploring the human cost, the evolution of democratic principles, and Lincoln's leadership amidst polarization, while drawing connections to contemporary issues of power and inequality in political systems.

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