Matthew Pinsker: Understanding Lincoln: Second Inaugural Address (1865)

Noted Lincoln scholar Matthew Pinsker conducts a close reading of the Gettysburg Address, carefully considering the roots and references of this prose poem and discussing questions students ought to consider when studying it. This talk is part of a series of 25 videos on key Lincoln documents supporting a new online graduate course offered jointly by the Gilder Lehrman Institute and Dickinson College. To read more about the course, please visit this link: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/lincoln Take a deep dive into America's story with a subscription to the Gilder Lehrman Collection! Unlock thousands of digitized primary sources for just $25/month or $100/year. Subscribe: https://gilderlehrman.org/collection.