This week, the Lex Fridman Podcast examined the American Civil War through a historical lens, exploring how slavery shaped the conflict and the strategic decisions of its major figures. The conversation with historian Gary Gallagher probed the legacies of Lincoln and Grant while considering the broader question of how we understand one of history's most consequential periods.
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