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Category Archives: Lincoln
For Mother’s Day: “If All That Has Been Said”
President Lincoln made some remarks at the Patent Office Fair in Washington City, an event had been organized to raise funds for the Union war effort and support the work of the U.S. Christian Commission. Mrs. Lincoln and Robert also … Continue reading
Posted in Civilian, Holidays, Lincoln
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln quote, civilian women, Mothers Day
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The Lincoln Tragedy In Artwork
On the evening of April 14, 1865, President and Mrs. Lincoln when to Ford’s Theater to see a comedy entitled Our American Cousin. At the theater, John Wilkes Booth slipped into the presidential box, fired a small pistol, then leaped … Continue reading
Mr. Lincoln: Though The Eyes of Gustav Koerner
Two hundred and ten years ago. Ten score and ten years ago. That’s when Abraham Lincoln was born in a tiny, chilly cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. February 12, 1809. At that time, none could have imagined what he would accomplish his … Continue reading
Eating Like a President: Lincoln’s Gingerbread
Molasses is derived from cane sugar, a common product of the southern states before the war. To make molasses, sugar cane is harvested and stripped of leaves. Its juice is extracted, usually by cutting, crushing, or mashing. The juice is … Continue reading
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address: 155 Years
It’s November 19, 2018 – one hundred fifty-five years since the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg. Just over a century and a half since Abraham Lincoln delivered his short and unforgettable address that has become such a … Continue reading
The Inaugural Express: Abraham Lincoln’s Train Journey from Springfield to Washington
One of my favorite trains—and there are several—is the Inaugural Express, the series of trains taken by President-elect Lincoln as he made his famous journey from his home in Springfield to the Executive Mansion in Washington. Standardization of track sizes … Continue reading
A Picture on Nehru’s Wall
I just got back from a fantastic two weeks in India. Among the sites I visited was the Nehru Museum in New Delhi. Before India’s independence on 15 August 1947, the building was residence of British Commander in Chief India. … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership--Federal, Lincoln, Ties to the War
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, India, Nehru
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Question of the Week: 8/20-8/26/18
Abraham Lincoln delivered many famous speeches. Which speech or phrase from an address is your favorite? Why?
