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Tag Archives: Lincoln
Mississippi Finally “Bans” Slavery
So you may have heard that last week Mississippi finally banned slavery. Now this is not to say that the state has been stuck in an Antebellum/Civil War timewarp for the past century and a half. But apparently there were … Continue reading
Lincoln brilliantly captures the icon’s humanity
One of the things I’ve found most remarkable about the Civil War is the physical change that overcame President Lincoln during his time in office. The distinguished, thoughtful lawyer from Illinois who first arrived in Washington wasted away over four … Continue reading
Lincoln’s most inelegant writing—and most important
One-hundred and fifty years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It would go into full effect on January 1, 1863. While Lincoln’s intent was unmistakably noble—and incredibly politically shrewd—the words of the Proclamation appear to be … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership--Federal, Personalities, Politics, Slavery
Tagged Antietam, Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, slavery
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Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
When Judge Davis realized that Thurlow Weed had made sure that plenty of folks were in Chicago to represent Seward, he turned to Ward Hill Lamon for help. Lamon was familiar with all aspects of Chicago society, and he knew … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities, Politics
Tagged 1860 Convention, Abe Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Chicago, David davis, Elmer Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ward Hill Lamon
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WeedPAC & the FOS (Friends of Seward)
Lincoln’s greatest challenge in Chicago was the U. S. senator from New York, William Seward. Experienced, and well financed by the nascent “machine” of Thurlow Weed, the leading New York political operative, Seward seemed to be the most qualified candidate … Continue reading
Abe says, “Hey”
Posted in Memory, Monuments, Personalities
Tagged Abe Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, Indianapolis, Lincoln, statues
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The Land of Lincoln and the Defense of the Icon
The Lincoln Memorial looked like frost tonight. The flurry that had blanketed the lawn white earlier in the day had been glazed with rain and then turned to ice, so the whole landscape shimmered under the Memorial’s lights.
The Crux of It
I saw this inscription today at the Lincoln Memorial, on one of the displays in the exhibit space beneath the memorial. I think it pretty much gets to the crux of the matter:
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, Monuments, Politics, Slavery
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Ferguson, Land of Lincoln, Lincoln, Lincoln Memorial
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