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WAS LINCOLN A LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE? 

An eternal question debated by historians - was Abraham Lincoln a liberal or conservative? 

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The Lincoln Group of DC has hosted numerous discussions with scholars, historians, and LGDC members to debate this very question.  Two Lincoln scholars have cataloged their stances on the debate to help you craft your own answer. 

Lincoln the Liberal Backed an Active Government

By: Tom Peet

Lincoln the Conservative Stressed Individual Initiative

By: Ed Epstein 

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