Even in the best of times it is difficult for people to rise above their circumstances to achieve noble goals, but it is especially difficult to do that in the midst of a brutal conflict. Yet, during the Civil War four men and one woman overcame their hum

Even in the best of times it is difficult for people to rise above their circumstances to achieve noble goals, but it is especially difficult to do that in the midst of a brutal conflict. Yet, during the Civil War four men and one woman overcame their human limitations for the sake of goodness and, ultimately, peace. In this talk we will see how those extraordinary individuals shaped their era and helped create a better America.