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Lincoln's Quest for Empire

Lincoln's Quest for Empire

America's Forgotten History

•1h 59m•10.0/10
Documentary

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10.0/10(1)

Discover the shocking truths buried within America’s untold history in this groundbreaking documentary. Featuring stunning visuals and expert analysis, “Lincoln’s Quest for Empire” explores Christianity’s pivotal role in American history, the fate of the Puritan faith in the North, and the rise of Northern heretical movements. Delve into the unexpected causes of the Civil War, the concealed story of antebellum slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation’s ulterior motives. Uncover the true face of Abraham Lincoln, a man revered as a national saint but led over a million Americans to their deaths. Prepare for an eye-opening journey that will change how you see America’s past and present.

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EN

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Released

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Cast

Donald Livingston

Self

Bill Potter

Self

Joseph Morecraft

Self

Jesse Lee Peterson

Jesse Lee Peterson

Self

Douglas Wilson

Self

John Weaver

Self

Walter D. Kennedy

Self

Kevin Swanson

Self

Lance Seppi

Self

J. Steven Wilkins

Self

Paul Graham

Self

Stanley Engerman

Self

Gregory Newson

Self

H. K. Edgerton

Self

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