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Abraham Lincoln grew up as the son of a poor farmer. Yet, he became the 16th President of the United States.
How did the son of a poor farmer achieve election to the presidency?
Today, we investigate the life of Abraham Lincoln and his journey to the presidency with Richard Brookhiser, author of Founders\' Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln.
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