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Abraham Lincoln: From Rail Splitter to President

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Lectures, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
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In this virtual presentation, Lou Del Bianco portrays Lincoln as Civil War President, frontiersman and storyteller.  Lincoln's values--honesty, love of family, thirst for education, sense of justice and perseverance--shines through this dynamic virtual presentation. You will hear about Lincoln's struggles as President from his suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus to his stand on slavery.  New light is also shed on his personal struggles as well. Authentic historical quotations are used throughout question and answer period following the program.  This presentation is endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission