In this interview Matt Crawford speaks with author John Avlon about his book, Lincoln and the Fight for Peace. Inarguably the Civil War was the most fraught time in our nation. Avlon digs deep and gives us the insight of Lincoln and how he planned on dealing with a nation healing its wounds and trying to reconnect. This book shows how the character of the President does make a difference, and that it does indeed matter. Firm yet compassionate, self-aware yet magnanimous, Lincoln led the country through the war in a way only he could. A great read at any time but one that lends particular perspective today.