Abusing Lincoln's Legacy
Panelists talked about the use, and abuse, of Lincoln’s legacy in today’s Washington. This event was co-sponsored by Ford’s Theatre and was … read more
Panelists talked about the use, and abuse, of Lincoln’s legacy in today’s Washington. This event was co-sponsored by Ford’s Theatre and was part of the “Understanding Lincoln” online course offered by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the House Divided Project at Dickinson College. close
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