Support First Things by turning your adblocker off or by making a  donation. Thanks!

Editor R. R. Reno talks to contributing editor Mark Bauerlein about his article “A Less Perfect Union,” from the January print edition. They discuss the mixed legacy of Lincoln’s actions and rhetoric, the heroism of the Southern military, and the ways in which Davy Crockett and Jack Kerouac embodied America.

The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via iTunesGoogle Play, or Stitcher.

firstthings · Mark Bauerlein on the Legacy of Lincoln—The Editor’s Desk

Access to this First Things content is free, but we encourage you to support our event and media work with a contribution of any amount by clicking on the donation button below.

Show 0 comments