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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 23 MIN

Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency

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Focusing on Abraham Lincoln's defense of Peachy Quinn Harrison in an 1859 murder trial. The text introduces Robert Roberts Hitt, a stenographer, whose meticulous recordings serve as the primary source for recounting the courtroom drama. It details aspects of the trial, including jury selection, witness testimonies, and legal arguments concerning self-defense and dying declarations. The narrative also offers insights into Lincoln's legal strategies, his character, and the broader political and social climate of the time, while also touching on the lives and careers of key figures like Reverend Peter Cartwright and prosecutor John M. Palmer.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Last-Trial-Propelled-Presidency/dp/1335424695?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=d00398fb02083dd90c7dcb6c3ccd91d0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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