Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union

Honest, eloquent, and courageous, Abraham Lincoln risked everything to save a young America from self-destruction, famously ending slavery, and ultimately paying the ultimate price. This unforgettable historical biography film tells the complete story of America's most famous president - Abraham Lincoln.

From the rustic childhood that forged Abraham Lincoln's beliefs to the tough campaign that made him president, historians examine the difficult leadership choices of his turbulent first term, as well as his bouts with depression and troubled marriage to Mary Todd. Experts untangle a web of murder and kidnapping plots to learn the truth about the complex conspiracy that made Lincoln an American Martyr.