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Emancipation Proclamation Signed 160 Years Ago
Reading the Emancipation Proclamation
(Library of Congress)

John O’Brien
Jan 1, 20232 min read


From the LGDC Board - Happy New Year!
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Saturday, December 31, 2022 On behalf of the Board of Directors, and as president of the Lincoln Group...

David J. Kent
Dec 31, 20222 min read


Lincoln Group Co-Sponsors Allen Guelzo at Ford’s Theatre
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, December 29, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC continues its goal of promoting Abraham Lincoln...

David J. Kent
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Historic Bell to Toll on 160th Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 2023
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, December 23, 2022 A historic bell will toll 160 times on January 1, 2023, once for each year...

David J. Kent
Dec 23, 20222 min read


Introducing U.S. Grant, General of the Armies
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 President Abraham Lincoln's favorite general, Ulysses S. Grant, is about to...
edepstein1
Dec 20, 20223 min read


Happy Holidays from the Lincoln Group of DC
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C Friday, December 16, 2022 As the year 2022 nears its conclusion, I want to take a few moments to wish...

David J. Kent
Dec 16, 20222 min read


2022's Flood of Lincoln Books
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Monday, December 5, 2022 2022, like years stretching back decades, has brought a gusher of notable...
edepstein1
Dec 5, 20223 min read


Thanks to Our Members, The Lincoln Group of DC Had a Very Good Year
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, November 29, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC has had a very good year. We put on a grand...

David J. Kent
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Lincoln Groupers Celebrate Award
By Edward Epstein Sunday, November 27, 2022 Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Group of D.C. always has a healthy turnout for the Lincoln...
edepstein1
Nov 27, 20221 min read


Lincoln and Thanksgiving
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Before you enjoy your holiday meal tomorrow, take a moment to think of...
abesgirl
Nov 23, 20225 min read


Lincoln Group Wins Big Award
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Nov. 20, 2022 The Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia won the prestigious Wendy Allen Award on...
edepstein1
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Lincoln Group on C-SPAN Starting November 19th
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, November 13, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC will be on C-SPAN starting on November 19th! They...

David J. Kent
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Abraham Lincoln's Interest in Astronomy
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Abraham Lincoln was fascinated by science. One particular fascination was...

David J. Kent
Nov 9, 20224 min read


What Will Be the Fate of Lincoln Artifacts Removed from ALPLM?
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, November 4, 2022 The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announced that a...
abesgirl
Nov 4, 20222 min read


ALPLM Acquires a New (Old) Lincoln Letter
By David J. Kent Washington, D,C, Thursday, November 3, 2022 The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL has...

David J. Kent
Nov 3, 20222 min read


Lincoln Seeds the National Park System
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, October 30, 2022 For one of his more intriguing contributions to the institutionalizing of...

David J. Kent
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Don't Miss LGDC Photo Day at the Lincoln Forum
By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 It's almost time for the Lincoln Forum symposium in Gettysburg, which means...

David J. Kent
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Gettysburg, November 19: Dedication Day Program Set
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Sunday, October 23, 2022 The Dedication Day program will take place at the historic rostrum at...
abesgirl
Oct 23, 20223 min read


The Lincoln Group Remembers Daniel Smith, Son of a Slave
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, October 21, 2022 Lincoln Group members were saddened to learn today of the death on October 20...
abesgirl
Oct 21, 20222 min read


The Unexpected ABlinken
By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Friday, October 21, 2022 Sometimes you encounter Abraham Lincoln through the most surprising and...
edepstein1
Oct 21, 20222 min read
