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David J. Kent
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Don’t Miss “Lincoln the Politician” on Thursday, January 13
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, January 10, 2022 Our special course presentation continues on Thursday, January 13 with Lincoln...
David J. Kent
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Don't Miss Ed Steers Highlighting Lincoln’s Youth – Thursday, January 6
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Long-time Lincoln Group member Ed Steers will highlight Lincoln’s Youth on...
David J. Kent
Dec 30, 20212 min read
From the LGDC Board – Thank You and Happy New Year!
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, December 30, 2021 As Lincoln Group of DC president, I want to take a moment to thank everyone...
David J. Kent
Dec 29, 20212 min read
Lincoln's Coffin Image Found in Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal
By David J. Kent Washington, DC Tuesday, December 28, 2021 As widely rumored, there reportedly was a copy of a photo of Abraham Lincoln...
abesgirl
Dec 25, 20213 min read
The Perfect Gift for the President - and Unexpected Guests for Dinner
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, December 25, 2021 General Sherman's troops enter Savannah, after a long "March to the Sea." ...
edepstein1
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Lincoln, Biden Send Yule Greetings
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Dec. 21, 2021 President Joe Biden has posted a yuletide greeting to his White House social media...
David J. Kent
Dec 20, 20212 min read
The Lincoln Group of DC - 2021 Out, 2022 In!
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, December 19, 2021 The Lincoln Group of DC has had one of its most active years in our history,...
abesgirl
Dec 12, 20214 min read
Why to Revisit Lincoln at Gettysburg
By Wendy Swanson Washington D.C. Sunday, December 12, 2021 The Dedication Day ceremony at Gettysburg National Cemetery takes place each...
David J. Kent
Dec 10, 20212 min read
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area to be Reauthorized
By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area encompasses many sites within...
David J. Kent
Dec 9, 20212 min read
The Great Debate Was a Success
By David J. Kent Washington D.C. December 9, 2021 Phew! It worked. The Great Debate was a success. The Lincoln Group did something a...
John O’Brien
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Lincoln On-line Course Offered in January
By Wendy Swanson Washington D.C. Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Three of our Lincoln Group members have developed an adult continuing...
David J. Kent
Dec 3, 20212 min read
Lincoln Memorial Sculptor Daniel Chester French Finally Gets a Documentary
By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Friday, December 3, 2021 Daniel Chester French, the world-renowned sculptor who created the grand seated...
abesgirl
Nov 18, 20213 min read
November 19, Dedication Day: Remembering Those "Few Appropriate Remarks"
By Wendy Swanson via Lincolnian Washington D.C. Thursday, November 18, 2021 From the Lincoln Group Archives (Editor’s note: The...
David J. Kent
Nov 13, 20211 min read
Lincoln vs. Lincoln: The Great Debate is Coming
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Saturday, November 13, 2021 Forget the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Lincoln Group is sponsoring a...
abesgirl
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Colin Powell Shared a Leadership Lesson from Lincoln
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Much has been said and written about Colin Powell - his character, his...
edepstein1
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Land of Lincoln Leaders Visit Lincoln in London
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Nov. 8. 2021 Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently led a delegation of state officials to Great Britain...
abesgirl
Nov 8, 20213 min read
Dedication Day 2021: The 158th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 7, 2021 Each year on November 19th, Gettysburg, the nation and the world, for that...
David J. Kent
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Lincoln Group Member Edna Greene Medford to Retire from Howard University
By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Monday, November 1, 2021 Long-time Lincoln Group member Edna Greene Medford is retiring from Howard...
David J. Kent
Oct 29, 20212 min read
John O'Brien Pens Review Essay for JALA
By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Friday, October 29, 2021 The Lincoln Group's Immediate Past-President John O'Brien has had a busy week,...
David J. Kent
Oct 27, 20212 min read
A Sympathetic Look at Mary Lincoln
By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Mary Lincoln isn't normally treated as a sympathetic character. Like...