Sad Figure, Laughing

Lincoln

12th February 1975 50 mins Season 1 Episode 2

Lincoln's laughter, jokes and storytelling erode the confidence of his colleagues. Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase and his ambitious daughter Kate embark on an underhanded attempt to undermine Lincoln's 1864 reelection bid.

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