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Dec 18, 2023
3 min

Whiz Kid DA Inspired by Lincoln

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Sunday, December 17, 2023 Imagine you're a criminal defendant and your prosecuting attorney is an...

Sandra Day O'Connor to Lie in Repose on Lincoln Catafalque

David J. Kent

Dec 16, 2023
2 min

Sandra Day O'Connor to Lie in Repose on Lincoln Catafalque

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, December 15, 2024 Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away on December 1st...

The Semiquincentennial Lincoln Opportunity

David J. Kent

Dec 11, 2023
2 min

The Semiquincentennial Lincoln Opportunity

By David J. Kent and Ed Epstein Washington, D.C. Sunday, December 10, 2023 The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our...

David J. Kent

Dec 8, 2023
3 min

The Lincoln Group of DC in 2023

by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, December 7, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC had another fantastic year in 2023. There is a...

abesgirl

Dec 4, 2023
3 min

Lincoln Forum 2023 -- Reflections

By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Monday, December 4, 2023 The LGDC "Sisterhood" at the Lincoln Forum - Pictured here, from left to...

edepstein1

Dec 1, 2023
1 min

It Pays to Advertise, We Hope

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Friday, December 1, 2023 The Lincoln Forum, which meets annually in Gettysburg from November 16 -18...

abesgirl

Nov 29, 2023
3 min

In Gettysburg – A Call for Unity!

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 On November 19 of this year, as is the tradition, Gettysburg commemorated...

A Tale of Two Photos - LGDC at the Forum

David J. Kent

Nov 27, 2023
2 min

A Tale of Two Photos - LGDC at the Forum

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 26, 2023 A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum. Or more accurately, at the...

Mr. Lincoln Proclaims a Day of Thanksgiving!

abesgirl

Nov 22, 2023
4 min

Mr. Lincoln Proclaims a Day of Thanksgiving!

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. November 22, 2023 On September 28, 1863, Sarah Josepha Hale wrote a letter. The addressee: President...

Scrooge Isn't the Only One to See Spirits This December

David J. Kent

Nov 20, 2023
2 min

Scrooge Isn't the Only One to See Spirits This December

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, November 20, 2023 Three spirits famously visited Ebenezer Scrooge on a cold December eve. The...

abesgirl

Nov 19, 2023
2 min

160 Years Ago Today

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 19, 2023 Abraham Lincoln spoke the following 272, oft repeated and long remembered,...

Lincoln Group Goes Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian

David J. Kent

Nov 10, 2023
3 min

Lincoln Group Goes Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, November 9, 2023 Jon Willen is vice president of programs for the Lincoln Group of DC. He's...

Lincoln Group of DC and the Lincoln Forum

David J. Kent

Nov 6, 2023
2 min

Lincoln Group of DC and the Lincoln Forum

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Monday, November 6, 2023 The Lincoln Group of DC has had a long association with the Lincoln Forum, and...

2023 Dedication Day Program Announced! 1963 Centennial Program Honored.

abesgirl

Nov 1, 2023
4 min

2023 Dedication Day Program Announced! 1963 Centennial Program Honored.

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 In 1963 ...

Lincoln Sees His First Civil War Balloon

David J. Kent

Oct 27, 2023
3 min

Lincoln Sees His First Civil War Balloon

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Friday, October 27, 2023 On October 4, 1861, Lincoln observed the ascension of a balloon piloted by John...

edepstein1

Oct 23, 2023
2 min

Unexpected Lincoln: Batter Up!

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, October 23, 2023 We all know in this age of internet shopping that once you buy something...

Talkback and Discussions at the Theater!

abesgirl

Oct 17, 2023
3 min

Talkback and Discussions at the Theater!

By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 A Monumental Discussion Panel: From left to right - Moderator Jonquilyn...

David J. Kent

Oct 13, 2023
3 min

Join the LGDC Board!

by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, October 13, 2023 Now is your chance to play an active role in the Lincoln Group of DC Board of...

Program Shows Our Group's National Scope

edepstein1

Oct 9, 2023
2 min

Program Shows Our Group's National Scope

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, October 9, 2023 When the Lincoln Group holds its program on Tuesday, October 17 - discussing...

Unexpected Lincoln: Mary and Robert Lincoln Go to Manchester, Vermont

David J. Kent

Oct 1, 2023
3 min

Unexpected Lincoln: Mary and Robert Lincoln Go to Manchester, Vermont

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, October 1, 2023 Mary Lincoln hated Washington, especially during the pestilent humidity of the...

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