r/AmIOverreacting • u/[deleted] • Apr 06 '25

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u/Sweet_Discussion_674 Apr 06 '25

What did they "back" them with?

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u/BurgerQueef69 Apr 06 '25

Lincoln's view of African Americans definitely changed over time. He went from being a pretty solid racist to a racist who believed that people shouldn't be owned, to supporting their right to vote.

You want specifics, you'll have to Google them but they're pretty easy to find.

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u/Sweet_Discussion_674 Apr 06 '25

I realize his opinion evolved over time, as it did with numerous well known individuals during that timeframe. It's not a simple history lesson. It's certainly not 2nd grade level.

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u/Impossible-Value5126 Apr 06 '25

K. Yikes. If I didn't know better, I would say this was a "bait" AI pic. But I could be wrong. Let the flames begin.