Lincoln: Divided We Stand is a six-part series that looks at the remarkable life and unexpected journey of Abraham Lincoln. Narrated by Sterling K. Brown. Lincoln: Divided We Stand is a six-part series that looks at the remarkable life and unexpected journey of Abraham Lincoln. From his hard roots on the far edge of the frontier, to his courtship of a complicated woman who would later push him to great political heights, we examine how Lincoln’s background shaped his personality, and explore some of the lesser known aspects of his life before he achieved political stardom.

Through single-minded focus, poignant oration, political savvy, and moral conviction, Abraham Lincoln ascended from obscurity to the White House. In this episode, we look at Lincoln’s nuanced stance on slavery and equality as the issue threatened to tear the country apart.