The Foiled Confederate Coup of 1861
An interview with historian Ted Widmer about his new book, “Lincoln on the Verge”
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As Americans anxiously count down the days to November 3, 2020, President Donald Trump has been evasive about whether, should he lose, he would accept the results of the election. Commentators have rightly deplored this, arguing that the peaceful transfer of power has always been a cornerstone of American democracy.
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