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Lincoln and the fight for peace: John Avlon on a president in the shadow of new war

The CNN analyst says the 16th president’s example can guide America through dark times – at home as well as abroad

The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2022

‘A breaking down of a color line in the White House’: Book explores Lincoln’s connection to the Black community during Civil War

In spring 1864, President Abraham Lincoln invited a guest to one of his private rooms in the White House — the room he often napped and read his Bible in.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2022

Karen Joy Fowler: ‘I’m a bossy writer; I’m not going to not tell you’

The 2014 Booker nominee on her new novel about the family of Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, the ‘horrible secret’ of her sci-fi writing and her long period of despair

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022

The best of Abraham Lincoln on film and TV

There's a reason Presidents Day was designated to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and not, say, Millard Fillmore and Martin Van Buren.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2022

VIEWPOINT 1: We still need honest presidents

Presidents Day inevitably raises the question of what characteristics we want to see in our presidents. This leads us to our consensus greatest presidents, namely George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Both were known for their honesty: Washington had the famous “I cannot tell a lie” story with the cherry tree,…

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2022

All American presidents have lied – the question is why and when

Those who dislike a president tend to emphasize the frequency or skill with which he lies.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022

What to stream: Celebrate the Oval Office with these Presidents Day picks

Lots of ink is spilled over that other holiday in February, and especially what to watch for it, but we have to admit the best February holiday is the one that actually involves a day off: Presidents Day. What finer way to honor our three-day weekend, and the birthdays of…

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2022

Commentary: On abortion, both parties can learn from Lincoln

Every February, birthday celebrations for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln bring Democrats and Republicans together around what really matters: mattress markdowns and special sales. Nothing inspires national unity more than discount shopping.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022

Why Abraham Lincoln’s meetings with Black Americans matter

Jonathan White’s new book, A House Built By Slaves, takes its title from Michelle Obama and is published at a time of intense controversy over American history and its teaching

The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2022

A nation mired in chaos and ignorance

With the world facing disaster in Eastern Europe, Republicans rally around fascism — and the media is stupefied

Salon · Feb 10, 2022