Another post card from my collection. I grew up entrenched in all manner of things Abraham Lincoln. Born in Lincoln, Illinois; spent most primary school class trips visiting Lincoln locations-home, tomb, New Salem; as an adult lived in Mt Pulaski,IL where Lincoln was a circuit rider coming through to perform his works at the historic Mt. Pulaski Courthouse. Spent part of my driving years with license plates with Land of Lincoln across the top. Just recently saw a newly published book on the life of Lincoln and think I may try to read it. Although as a child I studied and memorized many facts about this popular president, I realize that I don't really know that much of his early life. I am very saddened that we have lumped together the days of honor of 2 of our most noteworthy presidents, think they each deserve their own celebration day.
So tomorrow on Mr. Lincoln's birthday I will try to do an act or 2 of kindness in his deserving memory.
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B and I have been watching the John Adams mini-series and it got me wanting to learn more about Abe because after all he is by far my favorite president. Did you ever read "A Mount Vernon Love Story" by Mary Higgins Clark? I think it was her first novel and I loved it.
B and I have been watching the John Adams mini-series and it got me wanting to learn more about Abe because after all he is by far my favorite president. Did you ever read "A Mount Vernon Love Story" by Mary Higgins Clark? I think it was her first novel and I loved it.
I've heard that new Lincoln book is very good. I learned from a little snippet on NPR that John Wilkes Booth hadn't intended to assassinate Lincoln, but to kidnap and ransom him in exchange for Confederate prisoners. I didn't know that.
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