The film traces Lincoln's life from 1830 to1860, beginning with his arrival at the log village of New Salem, Illinois, and ends with his election to the presidency thirty years later. Themes explored include that hard work and study is the path to achievement, and Lincoln's use of the Declaration of Independence, and its phrase "all men are created equal," to confront the expansion of slavery in the 1850s.
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Abraham Lincoln in Illinois
- Sunday February 22, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKY
- Sunday February 22, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKY
- Sunday February 22, 2026 12:30 pm ET on KETKY
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