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Lincoln and the world

Abraham Lincoln and his legacy are a global story

Abraham Lincoln and his legacy are a global story. His political influence is more powerful today than it ever was. Alan Little looks at how movements and leaders from very different political perspectives have looked up to Lincoln, including Barack Obama.

Picture: Abraham Lincoln image, Credit: Getty Images

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