Eighteen Months Before He Was Killed Lincoln Saw Booth Perform in Ford’s Theater
by John Wilkes Booth was one of the most famous actors of his time. Handsome, wealthy, smart, he used his position to hobnob with people in …
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Abraham and Tad Lincoln:Father, Son and Unconditional Love
by Today is Father’s Day, a special time to reflect on our own relationship with our father, but also a good time to examine an unusual …
Spielberg’s “Lincoln” Finds Fans in Washington
Last Wednesday the Senate majority leader Harry Reid of Nevada adjourned the Senate at 5pm for an unusual reason: Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Lincoln” was …
The Birthday of a Great and Humble President
by On this day, 203 years ago, a great man was born – and he was destined to become a great leader. On this day, President …