Professor Lucas E. Morel reviews the life and views of W.E.B. Du Bois, looking at the solutions he proposed to the problem of race relations in the U.S. and the implications of those solutions. Morel also looks at Du Bois's debate and disagreements with Booker T. Washington.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, August third, 10:50 am-12:15 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

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Professor Diana Schaub reviews the life and views of Booker T. Washington, contrasting Washington's policy of gradualism to the views of abolitionist and civil rights spokesperson Frederick Douglass.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, August third, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

Professor Lucas E. Morel examines the life and views of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, especially his views of the U.S. Constitution and of the condition of African Americans and the fight for civil rights both before and after the Civil War, as revealed in his writings and speeches. This lecture continues from the lecture "Frederick Douglass, Part One."

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Monday, August 2nd, 4:30 pm-6:00 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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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 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 Mackubin T. Owens looks at the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil War and the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation on the U.S. African-American population in general.

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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 details the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in the 1858 campaign for an Illinois seat in the United States Senate. Morel looks at the discussion of slavery in these debates and examines Frederick Douglass's thoughts on the African-American condition at this time.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Tuesday, June 22nd, 10:45 am-12:15 pm session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.

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