255: Lincoln the Lawyer: Abraham Lincoln’s Early Life and Career
Abraham Lincoln wasn’t the first lawyer to occupy the Oval Office
(and he wouldn’t be the last). Lincoln came to national prominence
after a long career settling disputes between farmers and
representing litigious railway companies. So what did this
enter
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Abraham Lincoln wasn’t the first lawyer to occupy the Oval Office
(and he wouldn’t be the last). Lincoln came to national prominence
after a long career settling disputes between farmers and
representing litigious railway companies. So what did this
enterprising lawyer pick up along the way and how did his legal
career influence the President he became? Ed and guest host Lindsay
Graham of the American History Tellers podcast explore the career
of Lincoln the Lawyer.
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(and he wouldn’t be the last). Lincoln came to national prominence
after a long career settling disputes between farmers and
representing litigious railway companies. So what did this
enterprising lawyer pick up along the way and how did his legal
career influence the President he became? Ed and guest host Lindsay
Graham of the American History Tellers podcast explore the career
of Lincoln the Lawyer.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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