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Lincoln & the Civil War, Part 10: The Dred Scott Case (VI)
This is the sixth podcast exploring the Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. Here are some useful links:
* A map of the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
* The full text of the majority opinion written by Chief Justice Roger Taney.
* An edited and abridged version of the majority opinion written by Chief Justice Roger Taney.
* Vindicating Lincoln written by your host, Thomas L. Krannawitter.
* Abraham Lincoln’s speech on the Dred Scott case.
* One volume collection of Lincoln’s speeches and writings edited by Roy Basler.