Lincoln: Divided We Stand

Exploring the early years of Abraham Lincoln and the lesser known aspects of his life before political stardom, from his hard, frontier roots to his courtship of a complicated woman who will later push him to great political heights.

Examining the beginning of Lincolns presidency and the start of the Civil War. As the former one-term congressman prepares to take office, the South severs itself from the United States, and the country faces an unprecedented crisis.

Chronicling Lincolns evolution on the issues of slavery and equality. As the Civil War ends, Lincoln delivers the most iconic speech and piece of legislation of his career, but at great cost to his marriage and family.