Journey Through Time
Journey Through Time
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32. From Lincoln to Obama: A History of the Special Relationship (Ep 1)
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2025 at 12:35 am.
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David has just come off stage with Barack Obama - what does the 44th President think about the ‘Special Relationship’ between the UK and the US? What is the history of this relationship? What about during the American Civil war when the two countries very nearly went to war?


Join David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell as they explore a darker chapter in the relationship between Britain and America. 


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