The United States is in midst of a political and cultural divide.
The last time the United States faced this deep of a division, the nation descended into Civil War.
Can history help us solve our present-day political and cultural crisis?
Today, we investigate whether the past might help us with the present with Rachel Shelden, author of Washington Brotherhood: Politics, Social Life, and the Coming of the Civil War.
Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/078
Helpful Show Links
Help Support Ben Franklin's World Crowdfunding Campaign
Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page
Join the Ben Franklin's World Community
Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter
Ben Franklin's World Android App
*Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.
Podchaser is the ultimate destination for podcast data, search, and discovery. Learn More