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The War for Freedom and the Power of Human Resilience
18:53 - 24:11 (05:18)
This podcast episode discusses the Emancipation Proclamation and the power of human resilience in moments of war and struggle, focusing on the stories of those who fought for their freedom.
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The author emphasizes the importance of studying and writing about history, as it provides us with more stories of human courage, such as President Zelensky staying in Kiev during the early days of war, despite pressure to leave.
18:53 - 22:03 (03:10)
History
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The author emphasizes the importance of studying and writing about history, as it provides us with more stories of human courage, such as President Zelensky staying in Kiev during the early days of war, despite pressure to leave.
ChapterThe War for Freedom and the Power of Human Resilience
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Civil War was fought over freedom and the desire for a better life, rather than just an argument over slavery between slave masters and abolitionists.
22:03 - 24:11 (02:07)
Civil War
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The Civil War was fought over freedom and the desire for a better life, rather than just an argument over slavery between slave masters and abolitionists. While slavery was a part of the war, it was the slaves who fought for their own freedom and won it in the end.