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{"value"=>"1957", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1957"}
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1957
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1957
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1957
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1957
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1957
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{"value"=>"Herbert Mitgang: \"Carl Sandburg: The Prairie\""}
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{"value"=>"<p>Reporter Howard K. Smith interviews the famed biographer of Abraham Lincoln as they tour through the locations of the President's childhood on up to his departure from Springfield as an adult. The opening begins with a talk about Lincoln's childhood and his love for Anne Rutledge. At 2: 45 we learn how a trip to New Orleans inspired him to be a politician. Lincoln held many jobs as a young man as is recounted at 5: 30. His time as a lawyer is touched on at 8: 30. His family is discussed at 10: 30. Sandburg provides an anecdote about Lincoln's stovepipe hat at 13: 00. Lincoln's views on slavery are looked at 16: 00 and the Nebraska Bill is mentioned at 17: 00. Finally, the famous Lincoln Douglas debates are spoken of at 18: 30. This interview takes place one year after another interview Smith did with Sandburg for CBS News, \"Carl Sandburg at Gettysburg\". [See 00102] Herbert Mitgang/David Buksbaum/Fred Friendly.</p>"}