Part 3 explores Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War, including his challenges with military leadership, his wife Mary's declining mental health, his son Robert's desire to enlist, and his joy at the passage of the 13th Amendment. As Lincoln’s second term approached his declining health is juxtaposed with John Wilkes Booth's plot to kidnap him.

The fourpart documentary series 'Lincoln' originally airing on ABC in 1992, is a visually captivating portrayal of the revered president that draws from the MeserveKunhardt Collection, a treasure trove of Civil Warera photography. With a score by Alan Menken, it features an allstar cast of voices, including James Earl Jones, Jason Robards, and Glenn Close.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:17– Lincoln’s search for a general
00:04:43 – Lincoln’s family struggles
00:08:12 – Lincoln’s pardons
00:09:08 – Lincoln visits Washington Gallery
00:10:32 – General Grant arrives in Washington
00:12:31 – The wilderness campaign
00:17:38 – Public opinion and the presidential election
00:20:11 – Election day and results
00:22:56 – Fears of assassination
00:25:50 – John Wilkes Booth’s assassination plot
00:28:49 – The war progresses: General Sherman’s march
00:30:24 – War’s toll on Lincoln’s family
00:36:40 – The 13th amendment: Lincoln’s achievements
00:38:43 – Lincoln’s daily habits and changes in disposition
00:41:56 – J.W. Booth’s plot and Lincoln’s second inauguration
00:45:55 – Lincoln’s inaugural address and reception

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