434: The Murders That Inspired Lincoln's Lyceum Address w/ Saladin Ambar

My guest is award-winning author Saladin Ambar, who examines a wave of racially motivated killings along the Mississippi River in the 1830s - events that left a deep impression on a young Abraham Lincoln and helped inspire his Lyceum Address. His book, Murder on the Mississippi: The Shocking Crimes That Shaped Abraham Lincoln, explores how these crimes shaped Lincoln’s early views on justice and mob rule. The author's website: The author on Twitter/X: The author on Facebook: Free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince! Refresh your wardrobe here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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434: The Murders That Inspired Lincoln's Lyceum Address w/ Saladin Ambar is an episode from Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast by Erik Rivenes.

This episode is 65:26 long.

This episode was published on Apr 18, 2026.

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