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Does this biography include these racist words from Lincoln (a much overrated civil rights hero)? From September, 1858: "I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races, that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of making voters or jurors of negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office..."(it goes on)

Ethan Warrener I'm sorry, but you need to read the book. Lincoln as a man is way too complicated to sum him up with a single out of context quote. I read the book pa…moreI'm sorry, but you need to read the book. Lincoln as a man is way too complicated to sum him up with a single out of context quote. I read the book partly to try and understand all the conflicting narratives about him, and while I do understand him much better, it's not possible to explain with a snappy paragraph. Read the book.(less)

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