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Justice Stephen Breyer Invokes Lincoln in His Retirement Speech

Jan 28, 20223 min read

Justice Stephen Breyer Invokes Lincoln in His Retirement Speech

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Thursday, January 27, 2022 On January 27, 2022, the 184th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Lyceum...

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Jan 25, 20222 min read

Reflections on Lincoln…in Rwanda

By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 (Editor's note: Debbie Jackson, the Lincoln Group's Vice President for...

Burlingame and Guelzo Headline Lincoln Birthday Meeting, Feb. 8.

John O’Brien

Jan 23, 20222 min read

Burlingame and Guelzo Headline Lincoln Birthday Meeting, Feb. 8.

John A. O'Brien Denver, Colorado Monday, January 24, 2022 Renowned authors Allen Guelzo and Michael Burlingame will speak at this year’s...

Discuss "Lincoln's Legacy," Last of a Series

John O’Brien

Jan 23, 20222 min read

Discuss "Lincoln's Legacy," Last of a Series

Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Sunday, January 23, 2022 The Lincoln Group presentation series on the life of Abraham Lincoln concludes...

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Jan 21, 20222 min read

We're Going to the Movies!

By Edward Epstein January 21, 2022 Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Group is getting into the movie business, and is starting out at the top...

Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief Coming Up Thursday, January 20

David J. Kent

Jan 17, 20221 min read

Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief Coming Up Thursday, January 20

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, January 16, 2022 Our special course presentation continues on Thursday, January 20 with Lincoln...

Tuesday January 18: Dorris Keeven-Franke on Archer Alexander: The Monument’s Unknown Hero

David J. Kent

Jan 14, 20221 min read

Tuesday January 18: Dorris Keeven-Franke on Archer Alexander: The Monument’s Unknown Hero

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Friday, January 14, 2022 The Lincoln Group of DC is privileged to have author and historian Dorris...

Don’t Miss “Lincoln the Politician” on Thursday, January 13

David J. Kent

Jan 10, 20222 min read

Don’t Miss “Lincoln the Politician” on Thursday, January 13

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Monday, January 10, 2022 Our special course presentation continues on Thursday, January 13 with Lincoln...

Unexpected Lincoln: Rollin’ Down the Highway to His New Kentucky Home

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Jan 6, 20223 min read

Unexpected Lincoln: Rollin’ Down the Highway to His New Kentucky Home

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Workmen load a statue of the seated Lincoln to a truck for transport to its...

Don't Miss Ed Steers Highlighting Lincoln’s Youth – Thursday, January 6

David J. Kent

Jan 4, 20222 min read

Don't Miss Ed Steers Highlighting Lincoln’s Youth – Thursday, January 6

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Long-time Lincoln Group member Ed Steers will highlight Lincoln’s Youth on...

From the LGDC Board – Thank You and Happy New Year!

David J. Kent

Dec 30, 20212 min read

From the LGDC Board – Thank You and Happy New Year!

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, December 30, 2021 As Lincoln Group of DC president, I want to take a moment to thank everyone...

Lincoln's Coffin Image Found in Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal

David J. Kent

Dec 29, 20212 min read

Lincoln's Coffin Image Found in Robert E. Lee Statue Pedestal

By David J. Kent Washington, DC Tuesday, December 28, 2021 As widely rumored, there reportedly was a copy of a photo of Abraham Lincoln...

The Perfect Gift for the President - and Unexpected Guests for Dinner

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Dec 25, 20213 min read

The Perfect Gift for the President - and Unexpected Guests for Dinner

By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, December 25, 2021 General Sherman's troops enter Savannah, after a long "March to the Sea." ...

edepstein1

Dec 22, 20211 min read

Lincoln, Biden Send Yule Greetings

By Edward Epstein Washington, D.C. Dec. 21, 2021 President Joe Biden has posted a yuletide greeting to his White House social media...

The Lincoln Group of DC - 2021 Out, 2022 In!

David J. Kent

Dec 20, 20212 min read

The Lincoln Group of DC - 2021 Out, 2022 In!

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Sunday, December 19, 2021 The Lincoln Group of DC has had one of its most active years in our history,...

Author Ranks the Seven Lincoln-Douglas Debate Sites

David J. Kent

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Author Ranks the Seven Lincoln-Douglas Debate Sites

By David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Everyone knows that Abraham Lincoln debated seven times during their famous...

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Dec 12, 20214 min read

Why to Revisit Lincoln at Gettysburg

By Wendy Swanson Washington D.C. Sunday, December 12, 2021 The Dedication Day ceremony at Gettysburg National Cemetery takes place each...

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area to be Reauthorized

David J. Kent

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area to be Reauthorized

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area encompasses many sites within...

David J. Kent

Dec 9, 20212 min read

The Great Debate Was a Success

By David J. Kent Washington D.C. December 9, 2021 Phew! It worked. The Great Debate was a success. The Lincoln Group did something a...

Lincoln On-line Course Offered in January

John O’Brien

Dec 7, 20212 min read

Lincoln On-line Course Offered in January

By Wendy Swanson Washington D.C. Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Three of our Lincoln Group members have developed an adult continuing...

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