Tag Archives: Tad Lincoln

“Let ‘Em Up Easy”—Lincoln in Richmond

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

The historical record doesn’t say who was more excited on April 4, 1865—150 years ago today: Tad Lincoln, celebrating his twelfth birthday that day, or his father, Abraham, who was finally entering Richmond after five springs of war. “Thank God … Continue reading →

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Obama Pardons Cheese in 2014!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Meg Groeling

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 marks another year in which a turkey received a Presidential pardon, this time from President Obama. The 2014 turkeys (there are always two nowadays–one is an alternate in case something happens to the first) are from … Continue reading →

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The Lincoln Turkey Pardon–a 2011 reprint, updated!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Meg Groeling

November 26 marks another year in which a turkey receives a Presidential pardon, this time from President Obama. The 2014 turkeys (there are always two nowadays–one is an alternate in case something happens to the first) are from Ohio, and … Continue reading →

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