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Schedule of Events - Lincoln Memorial Centennial

May 3, 20221 min read

Schedule of Events - Lincoln Memorial Centennial

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, May 2, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC has organized a full slate of events to celebrate the May...

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May 2, 20223 min read

Truman Made History at Lincoln Memorial

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. May 2, 2022 As the Lincoln Memorial in Washington marks its 100th birthday this month, most people...

Arts Club Offers a Prelude to Lincoln Memorial Weekend - Open to the Public

David J. Kent

May 1, 20222 min read

Arts Club Offers a Prelude to Lincoln Memorial Weekend - Open to the Public

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, April 29, 2022 Are you ready for the Lincoln Memorial’s 100th Birthday? The Arts Club of...

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Apr 24, 20222 min read

Mr. Smith Goes to the Lincoln Group

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Sunday, April 24, 2022 The Lincoln Group is excited to once again join with the prestigious American...

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Apr 23, 20224 min read

The Perfect Spot!

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, April 23, 2022 Location, location, location! The choice of the location for the Lincoln...

The Lincoln Forum to Co-Sponsor the Lincoln Memorial Centennial Event

David J. Kent

Apr 21, 20223 min read

The Lincoln Forum to Co-Sponsor the Lincoln Memorial Centennial Event

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 21, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is happy to welcome The Lincoln Forum as an official...

IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR TUESDAY APRIL 19TH PROGRAM

David J. Kent

Apr 16, 20222 min read

IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR TUESDAY APRIL 19TH PROGRAM

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Saturday, April 16, 2022 THE IN-PERSON PORTION OF THE TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH PROGRAM IS CANCELED! Please...

Unexpected Lincoln: Champaign County, Illinois

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Apr 13, 20222 min read

Unexpected Lincoln: Champaign County, Illinois

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Champaign County in east central Illinois is Abraham Lincoln country. It was...

The Long and Bumpy – and Sometimes Swampy - Road to the Lincoln Memorial

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Apr 12, 20225 min read

The Long and Bumpy – and Sometimes Swampy - Road to the Lincoln Memorial

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, April 12, 2022 This photo shows a view, taken about 1912, of the site that would become the...

The Lincoln Memorial - Special Presentation, May 10th

David J. Kent

Apr 10, 20222 min read

The Lincoln Memorial - Special Presentation, May 10th

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, April 10, 2022 May is Lincoln Memorial Centennial Month at the Lincoln Group of DC. We already...

David J. Kent

Apr 8, 20221 min read

Lincoln Group President David J. Kent to Speak in DC Emancipation Day Program

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, April 8, 2022 Lincoln Group of DC president David J. Kent will speak on Wednesday, April 13th...

ALI Modifies 2022 Program - Still April 12th and 13th

David J. Kent

Apr 7, 20222 min read

ALI Modifies 2022 Program - Still April 12th and 13th

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 7, 2022 Due to last minute conflicts, the Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI) has modified...

Lincoln College Announces it Will Permanently Close

David J. Kent

Mar 30, 20222 min read

Lincoln College Announces it Will Permanently Close

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. March 30, 2022 Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois, both named after Abraham Lincoln, suddenly...

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Mar 29, 20222 min read

Search for Moton Heirs Gets Big Boost

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. March 29, 2022 The Lincoln Group's plans to commemorate the centennial of the Lincoln Memorial this...

Come to Dinner April 19th, Get Free Lincoln Stuff

David J. Kent

Mar 28, 20222 min read

Come to Dinner April 19th, Get Free Lincoln Stuff

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, March 28, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is going back to live, in-person events with our April...

ALI Offers Grants for Lincoln-Related Dissertation Research

David J. Kent

Mar 27, 20222 min read

ALI Offers Grants for Lincoln-Related Dissertation Research

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, March 27, 2022 ALI, the Abraham Lincoln Institute, has initiated a new program to offer grants...

Join us for Lincoln Group Oral History Night with Ed Steers

David J. Kent

Mar 25, 20222 min read

Join us for Lincoln Group Oral History Night with Ed Steers

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, March 24, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC has a long and storied history. Luckily for us today,...

Study Forum Finishes Lincoln and Native Americans

David J. Kent

Mar 24, 20222 min read

Study Forum Finishes Lincoln and Native Americans

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC Study Forum recently finished reading Michael S....

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Mar 21, 20221 min read

We're Looking for Debaters

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. March 21, 2022 The Lincoln Group's member-led debate and discussion last December on the issue of...

In Memoriam: Former ALPLM Director Eileen Mackevich

David J. Kent

Mar 16, 20221 min read

In Memoriam: Former ALPLM Director Eileen Mackevich

by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 The Lincoln world lost one of its true benefactors this week. Eileen R....

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