Maddie M asked about the Indians and the mass hanging. I just heard a tremendous broadcast on NPR on This American Life" called Little War on the Prairie.
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-ar...he-prairie
The relevance shows Lincoln's great humanity in opposition to hoards of people seeking vengeance.
Kate, I am frustrated with my lack of understanding humanity and today's condition just like you. I am sorry to have corrected your generalization. Please, no offense meant.
I'm trying to get an understanding of history and primarily Lincoln, in order for me to be a better person. I don't think everyone studies history for the same reasons and I don't think they should. There are many people here with great knowledge of history and diverse reasons for the study. I think a great thread, if it doesn't exist, would be about why we study history and how we study history.
But now I'm blathering. I enjoy discussion. I despise contention. Its just me. Imagine not being curious, though.
