Glenn Beck Program Explores Early Civil War Events and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
The Glenn Beck Program recently aired an episode titled 'How the Civil War Started: Lincoln, Early Battles, and America’s Deadliest,' which delves into the initial events leading to the American Civil War. The episode covers significant historical moments such as Abraham Lincoln's election, the subsequent collapse of the Union, and key battles including Bull Run, Shiloh, and Antietam. It also highlights Lincoln's covert escape through Baltimore and the first cannon blast at Fort Sumter. The program discusses Lincoln's challenges with failed generals and the staggering casualties faced during the war. A pivotal focus of the episode is Lincoln's decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which transformed the war from a struggle to preserve the Union into a battle for freedom. 
