Lincoln and Douglass (Produced and Donated by the History Channel)

Learn about the relationship between President Lincoln and the abolitionist Frederick Douglass. How did the Emancipation Proclamation redefine the Union cause in the Civil War? How did they differ about what roles African Americans should play in the war effort?

This video and more about Abraham Lincoln can be found in the Ford's Theatre museum. Plan a visit to learn more at www.fords.org.