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. This lecture continues from the lecture "Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Part One."

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Professor Schramm discusses Abraham Lincoln's use of language in his composition of speeches and written works.

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, August seventh, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm session; and select the RealAudio link or image in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

Professors John Moser and David Tucker discuss the development of the presidency as an institution in the United States, looking at the intentions of the Founding Fathers in creating the institution and what it has evolved into over time.

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Professor John Moser compares and contrasts the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, looking at public perception of them and what these perceptions were based on. Moser examines particularly arguments over the extent of presidential power.

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Professor David Tucker examines the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, its perception throughout history, and its impact on the course of American history. Tucker particularly looks at the Emancipation Proclamation and what it reveals about Lincoln and his intentions as president.

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Professor Sidney Milkis talks about what U.S. citizens have historically considered "greatness" in presidents, and their desire to be led by such "great" figures. Milkis asks what qualities define this "greatness."

To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Wednesday, June 19th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm session; and select the RealAudio image or link in the gray bar to the left of the main body of text.

Professor John Moser compares and contrasts the presidencies of Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, looking at public perception of them and on what this perception is based.

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Professor David Tucker examines the presidency of Andrew Jackson and his image as a powerful, forceful president. Tucker looks at Jackson's veto of the Bank Bill; and examines the general perception of presidents—why they are perceived as they are, and what qualities are seen as representative of good "character" in a president.

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Professor John Moser compares and contrasts the presidencies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, looking at how they are perceived today and why they are perceived in this way.

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Professor David Tucker looks at the life and philosophies of Thomas Jefferson, examining what he wished to achieve in his political career and what he saw as necessary for good government.

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