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Roundup

November 7, 2005

Doris Kearns Goodwin & 'Team of Rivals': Lincoln's Political Prowess [9min]

In her latest book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explores how Lincoln's extraordinary political acumen helped him overcome the obstacles of his presidency. Goodwin talks with Linda Wertheimer about the book.

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