Columbus Ohio Remembers Abraham Lincoln
(Author’s Note: For the past 15 days, I have been relating the story of the tragedy of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and his Funeral Train. On April 29, 1865 the city…
Columbus Ohio Remembers Abraham Lincoln
(Author’s Note: For the past 15 days, I have been relating the story of the tragedy of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and his Funeral Train. On April 29, 1865 the city…
An Unscheduled Funeral For Lincoln
(Author’s Note: For the past sixteen days, I’ve been running a series of posts in commemoration of the 145th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, April 14, 1865. The…
Lincoln's Indianapolis Farewell
(Author’s Note: This post continues the series I’ve been writing since April 14, 2010, marking the 145th anniversary of the Lincoln assassination and Funeral Train journey from Washington to Springfield.…
An Unscheduled Funeral For Lincoln
(Author’s Note: For the past sixteen days, I’ve been running a series of posts in commemoration of the 145th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, April 14, 1865. The…
Lincoln's Indianapolis Farewell
(Author’s Note: This post continues the series I’ve been writing since April 14, 2010, marking the 145th anniversary of the Lincoln assassination and Funeral Train journey from Washington to Springfield.…
Springfield Welcomes Mr. Lincoln Back Home
(Author’s Note: On May 3, 1865, the Funeral Train of Abraham Lincoln was nearing its final destination of Springfield, Illinois. It had covered almost 1,700 miles on its journey from…
Chicago's Huge Funeral For Lincoln
(Author’s Note: More than two weeks ago, I began a series on this blog dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, in commemoration of his assassination and ensuing funerals which occurred 145 years…
Springfield Welcomes Mr. Lincoln Back Home
(Author’s Note: On May 3, 1865, the Funeral Train of Abraham Lincoln was nearing its final destination of Springfield, Illinois. It had covered almost 1,700 miles on its journey from…
Chicago's Huge Funeral For Lincoln
(Author’s Note: More than two weeks ago, I began a series on this blog dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, in commemoration of his assassination and ensuing funerals which occurred 145 years…
Springfield Says Goodbye To Abraham Lincoln
(Author’s Note: This year marks the 145th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. For the past three weeks, I have been writing a series of posts about Lincoln’s death,…
Springfield Says Goodbye To Abraham Lincoln
(Author’s Note: This year marks the 145th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. For the past three weeks, I have been writing a series of posts about Lincoln’s death,…
America The Story Of Us On History
If you’ve been watching the American history series called America The Story of Us on History in recent weeks, you’ll understand why so many people consider it to be excellent.…
Talking About Lincoln's Assassination
Two nights ago, I gave a lecture about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. I hesitate to include anything in this blog about myself, because after all, it’s The Abraham Lincoln…
America The Story Of Us On History
If you’ve been watching the American history series called America The Story of Us on History in recent weeks, you’ll understand why so many people consider it to be excellent.…
Talking About Lincoln's Assassination
Two nights ago, I gave a lecture about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. I hesitate to include anything in this blog about myself, because after all, it’s The Abraham Lincoln…
Lincoln Never Said These Life Lessons
There is no doubt that Abraham Lincoln wrote or said some of the greatest quotes in American history. His entire Second Inaugural Address, for example, is one of the finest…
Lincoln Never Said These Life Lessons
There is no doubt that Abraham Lincoln wrote or said some of the greatest quotes in American history. His entire Second Inaugural Address, for example, is one of the finest…
Random Thoughts On Blogging About Lincoln
In this famous painting by artist George A.P. Healy, Abraham Lincoln appears to be thinking about what to do next. I can relate as I’m pondering in recent months about…
Of Lincoln And His Favorite Meals
Since I began this blog about Abraham Lincoln 2 1/2 years ago, I’ve written in-depth posts about his parents and childhood, political career, presidency, speeches, and assassination. I’ve also written…