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Oct 25

Good Ole Abe!

Abraham Lincoln was the ultimate self-made man. Largely self-educated, he rose from the humblest of origins to become a lawyer and politician before being elected President of the United States in 1860.

His unshakeable faith in and devotion to the United States was severely tested during the Civil War, and his savvy leadership ensured the Union’s survival. But his life and legacy were more complicated than history books often present. Explore six intriguing facts about America’s 16th President.

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Feb 12

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Happy Birthday, President Lincoln

Yes, today is the day that President Lincoln was born in the year of 1809 and here are some facts which History.com shared with us about him.

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Jan 4

Did You Know?

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There is a changing of the guard going on in this country.   Read more

Nov 23

Time To Unite

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We came across this wonderful article in the Wall Street Journal, written by Melanie Kirkpatrick and just HAD to share it with all of you. Read more

Jul 16

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Touched By A Letter

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How touching a hand written letter, such as this, is! Read more

Nov 19

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The World Long Remembers After All

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One hundred and fifty years ago today, just ten sentences that took a mere two minutes to deliver became, arguably, one of the most famous of all American speeches. Delivered by President Abraham Lincoln to dedicate the cemetery at Gettyburg, Pennsylvania, this is of course what we now call The Gettysburg Address. Read more

May 29

The Lincoln/Kennedy Coincidence

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Today John F. Kennedy would have turned 96 years old.  There are some amazing similarities between former Presidents Abraham LIncoln and John F. Kennedy.  See what you think! Read more

Feb 12

Honest Abe

 

Abraham Lincoln was one of the great demonstrators of the term “the American Dream”.  Being born to illiterate farmers who lived, at the time, in a one-room log cabin, Honest Abe, as he was known, rose to be one of America’s greats, ending slavery and, against all odds,  keeping the country united. Read more

Jul 4

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Happy Birthday America!

On this day that we celebrate our freedoms and independence, it seemed fitting to consider the words of wisdom from a great American and arguably our finest President….Abraham Lincoln.  There is a bounty of quotes attributed to our 16th Commander in Chief, each of them wise and profound in it’s own way.
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