EP220: The Turning Point in Abraham Lincoln's Life: A Wrestling Match
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 16 March 2022
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of Our American Stories, historian, Mike Chapman, tell us how prior to Abraham Lincoln being elected the 16th President of the United States, he used his skills as a wrestler to win approval from the masses. Donna Howard shares the story of how she created a business to be able to provide a supportive work environment for people who are neurodivergent. Dr. Jean Stuntz from West Texas A&M University gives us some history on what it was like before women could own property or make any money of their own.
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00:00 - The Turning Point in Abraham Lincoln's Life: A Wrestling Match
23:00 - Why I Opened a Business for My Daughter
35:00 - Texas' Homestead Laws Saving Women From Homelessness
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