The Ghost of the Confederacy Part 3: Judgement Day

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In the series conclusion, we explore how the clash between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass would come to define the moral contours of the Civil War, what their collusion means for us now, and what it demands of us as Americans that the ghost of the Confederacy lives on today.

Written, produced, and hosted by Ty Wycoff

Music by Ty Wycoff

Resources/Mentioned in the Episode

I use a variety of sources for my scripts, but if you’re interested in diving deeper, here’s a few of the books I would recommend that were used for this series:

Bending Toward Justice by Gary May

Stony the Road by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

The Second Founding and The Fiery Trial, both by Eric Foner

Lincoln and Emancipation by Edna Greene Medford

Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, by David W. Blight

How the South Won the Civil War by Heather Cox Richardson

Grant by Ron Chernow 

Team of Rivals and Leadership in Turbulent Times, both by Dorris Kearns Goodwin

Giants by John Stauffer

Thank You’s

The podcast has largely been on pause due to lack of time and other work. A huge thanks to my Patrons who have kept the lights on during this uncertain phase:

Derek Lichtner, Jeny Covill,  Brandon Suthard, Dale Wycoff, Jamie Cody-Ferguson, Joshua Covill, Danielle de Leon Patrick.

No less, THM continues forward until I can run at it full time. In the meantime, you can find content on Instagram @thishistoric for political updates or to reach out to me.

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