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May 19, 2021
1 min

Ford Loved His Lincoln

By Edward Epstein Washington D.C. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 John Ford, Hollywood's most honored director, had an idol - Abraham Lincoln....

David J. Kent

May 18, 2021
3 min

David J. Kent Becomes President of the Lincoln Group of DC

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Today I became President of the Lincoln Group of DC. Most Lincoln Group members...

Media Resource: Lincoln and Native American Policy

David J. Kent

May 14, 2021
6 min

Media Resource: Lincoln and Native American Policy

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Friday, May 14, 2021 The San Francisco School Board and the Chicago Statue Commission independently...

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May 13, 2021
3 min

Review: Morel's challenge for today

By Tom Peet Columbus OH Thursday, May 13, 2021 Editor’s note: The Lincoln Group’s study forum meets monthly, currently via Zoom, to read...

Study Forum Takes on "Lincoln and the American Founding"

David J. Kent

May 12, 2021
2 min

Study Forum Takes on "Lincoln and the American Founding"

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Lincoln Group Study Forum is starting a new book! Beginning May 15 and...

What's Happening for the Memorial 2022 Centennial?

John O’Brien

May 11, 2021
2 min

What's Happening for the Memorial 2022 Centennial?

By John O'Brien Washington, DC Tuesday, May 12, 2021 Twelve months from the celebration of the Lincoln Memorial's 100th birthday and...

abesgirl

May 10, 2021
1 min

Turning 80, Will Looks to Lincoln

By Edward Epstein Washington D.C. Monday, May 10, 2021 While you may not always agree with conservative columnist George F. Will, he is...

New Lincoln Statue Going Up (Yes, Up, not Down)

David J. Kent

May 9, 2021
2 min

New Lincoln Statue Going Up (Yes, Up, not Down)

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Saturday, May 8, 2021 With all the discussion about whether statues of Abraham Lincoln are worthy of...

Historic Ford's Theatre to Reopen May 12

David J. Kent

May 7, 2021
1 min

Historic Ford's Theatre to Reopen May 12

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Friday, May 7, 2021 Historic Ford's Theatre will be reopening to the public on May 12, 2021, at least...

Lincoln visits the Monitor and (Sort of) Sinks the Virginia

David J. Kent

May 5, 2021
3 min

Lincoln visits the Monitor and (Sort of) Sinks the Virginia

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Abraham Lincoln had a particular affinity for ironclads, and today would bring...

abesgirl

Apr 30, 2021
2 min

When Jon Met Abe

By Wendy Swanson Washington D.C. Friday, April 30, 2021 This past weekend the Lincoln Group’s Jon Willen, who often spends time...

David J. Kent

Apr 27, 2021
3 min

Was Lincoln Vaccinated for Smallpox?

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our Lincoln Group members have...

Abraham Lincoln is Back at the Smithsonian

David J. Kent

Apr 25, 2021
2 min

Abraham Lincoln is Back at the Smithsonian

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Sunday, April 25, 2021 Abraham Lincoln is back! At the Smithsonian, that is. You'll soon be able to see...

O Captain! My Captain! Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman

David J. Kent

Apr 24, 2021
2 min

O Captain! My Captain! Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Friday, April 23, 2021 Early on the morning of August 12, 1864, poet Walt Whitman watches from his...

Maryland Is at Last Without a State Song

John O’Brien

Apr 19, 2021
2 min

Maryland Is at Last Without a State Song

By John A. O'Brien Washington D.C. Monday, April 19, 2021 “Maryland, My Maryland” was written in the early days of the Civil War by James...

Ed Steers Says Judge Lincoln by His Actions

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Apr 16, 2021
2 min

Ed Steers Says Judge Lincoln by His Actions

By Edward Epstein Washington D.C. Friday, April 16, 2021 Ed Steers Jr., Lincoln Group member and the author of several books about...

abesgirl

Apr 15, 2021
2 min

Celebrate: DC Emancipation Day!

By Wendy Swanson via Lincolnian Washington D.C. Thursday, April 15, 2021 From the Lincoln Group Archives The F. Dielman sketch shown...

David J. Kent

Apr 15, 2021
2 min

The President is Dead

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Thursday, April 15, 2021 The mood in Washington was euphoric. After four long years the war was nearly...

edepstein1

Apr 14, 2021
3 min

Making the Case for Honoring Lincoln

By Edward Epstein Washington D.C. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Abraham Lincoln needs your help. In Chicago, in the very heart of Lincoln...

Lincoln Visits the Ironclad Montauk Hours Before His Assassination

David J. Kent

Apr 14, 2021
2 min

Lincoln Visits the Ironclad Montauk Hours Before His Assassination

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln’s last day alive, was a busy one. Included was...

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