Though he is known as the Great Emancipator, Lincoln has been quoted saying "I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races[.]” | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Though he is known as the Great Emancipator, Lincoln has been quoted saying "I will say then that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races[.]”

by Jengabanga

What exactly were Lincoln's views on race & slavery, and were statements like these just something he said to gain popularity?

hillsonghoods

Not to forestall further responses, but there was a fantastic response to a similar question about Lincoln's beliefs about race by /u/freedmenspatrol recently, which you can find here.