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President Abraham Lincoln and Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax may not have been close pals, but as highly pragmatic politicians, they each understood the value they had to each other. Emerging Civil War's Arie DeYoung takes a closer look at this political partnership/rivalry.
The Emerging Civil War Podcast is hosted by Chris Mackowski. This episode is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.
President Abraham Lincoln and Speaker of the House Schuyler Colfax may not have been close pals, but as highly pragmatic politicians, they each understood the value they had to each other. Emerging Civil War's Arie DeYoung takes a closer look at this political partnership/rivalry.
The Emerging Civil War Podcast is hosted by Chris Mackowski. This episode is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org to start planning your trip today.










