Professors Lucas E. Morel and Diana Schaub discuss the Founding Fathers' intentions in drafting the founding documents of the United States and the views of slavery, freedom, and equality that may be taken from these documents.

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Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at Abraham Lincoln's presidency, examining his roles as both president and party leader, the significance of the Gettysburg Address, and perception of him today.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, July 13th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy trace the 1800 presidential election of Thomas Jefferson. They focus particularly on the development of the party system at the time, and the fierce party politics between the Jeffersonian Republicans and the Federalists.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy look at George Washington's presidency, how he was perceived during his presidency, how he is now perceived, and what he contributed to American rhetoric and the presidency.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 10:50 am-12:20 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professors Sidney Milkis and Marc Landy discuss the creation of the institution of the presidency as part of the creation of the U.S. government at the Constitutional Convention. They look at how the presidency is defined in the Constitution.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, July 12th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professors Mackubin T. Owens and Lucas E. Morel discuss Lincoln's second Inaugural Address and his second election as President. They examine what Lincoln's view for the future of the nation was, and also discuss the Northern and Southern troops' and generals' views of each other.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, June 25th, 10:45 am-12:15 pm session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

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Professor Lucas E. Morel looks at the presidential campaign and election of 1860, in which Abraham Lincoln was elected President. The lecture also includes some examination of the 1858 Senate campaign debates between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesay, June 23rd, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

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Professor Lucas E. Morel looks at the history of slavery in the U.S., examining the Founding Fathers' attitudes towards slavery and the policies on slavery written into the founding documents of the U.S.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, June 21st, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

An older version of this lecture can be found here.

Professor Gordon Lloyd examines the U.S. Bill of Rights, its wording, its drafting and acceptance, and the arguments that sprang up surrounding it during its creation.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Friday, June 25th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

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Professor Gordon Lloyd examines the final ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the continuing arguments for and against it (particularly the arguments of James Madison), and the introduction of the Bill of Rights.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, June 24th, 10:50 am-12:20 pm session; and select either the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

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