Of Lincoln And His Speeches
To write that Abraham Lincoln had a way with words would be the mother of all understatements. His speeches speak to us today, especially his First and Second Inaugural Addresses…
Lincoln And The Constitution In The Civil War
Today’s Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio) brings the news of yet another new exhibit about Abraham Lincoln. Opening today is “Lincoln: The Constitution And The Civil War” at the National Underground Railroad…
Lessons From Abraham Lincoln
Today’s USA Today contains an informative and entertaining article, asking what lessons, if any, we can learn from Abraham Lincoln’s leadership as our nation is experiencing economic turmoil, war, social…
Exhibit Review – Lincoln: The Constitution And The Civil War
Back on October 17, 2008 I wrote a post about an exhibit which had just opened at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Titled “Lincoln: The Constitution…
MAKE HISTORY – VOTE!
Today marks the end of a long and grueling presidential campaign season. Our nation will make history today, no matter who wins the presidential election. We will end up with…
Chillin' With Abe
Mr. Lincoln looks like he’s “chillin'” a bit in this drawing, almost as if he’s thinking about a week or so at the beach, catching some rays, doing a little…
President Lincoln At The Smithsonian
As the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth rapidly approaches, plans are in full swing across the country for exhibitions, lectures, concerts, plays, musicals, and countless other activities to celebrate his…
Chillin' With Abe Takes On A New Meaning
My previous post was titled “Chillin‘ With Abe,” informing my readers that I was heading to the beach for some much-needed relaxation and fun with my friends and their family.…
UPDATE: Lincoln Collection To Remain In Indiana
Today’s Indianapolis Star newspaper brings the happy news that the famed collection from the now-defunct Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana will apparently remain in Indiana after all. A news…
Lincoln Bible Will Be Used By Obama At Inaugural
President-Elect Barack Obama has been doing his best to “channel” Abraham Lincoln ever since he kicked off his campaign for the presidency. He began his campaign in Springfield, Illinois at…