Tue, Apr 05
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The Lincoln Group of D.C: Tales from the Early Days
Historian, author, scientist, and past president Ed Steers will tell stories of the founders and events from our historic past.


Time
Apr 05, 2022, 6:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88114676469
Guests
About the Event
Ed Steers always has great ideas. Â He recently re-discovered some old interview tapes with Lt. Bert Sheldon of the Capitol Police, the first elected president of our happy society. Â Ed's first thought was to make sure other Lincoln Group members had a chance to learn about the interesting days of yore while the folks are still around to tell. Â We date our club from founding documents in 1934. Â The club was an informal orgianization until Sheldon and his friends decided to hold an election and create a sustainable group. Â Knowing folks as he did, Sheldon got our first promotional boost from a speech in the House of Representatves. Â Congressman Clyde Doyle from Long Beach CA, spoke on November 27, 1950. Â He started with the Gettysburg Address, then reminded the House of its responsibilty to keep the sentiments alive. Â To help, Doyle offered Bert's Adams-Morgan address so the members could get involved locally. Â Join us for a lively conversation with Ed and other past officers to learn how we got off to a great start, and never looked back. Â It's time to enjoy a look back. Â This will be a Zoom only event. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â