The Abraham Lincoln Association celebrated Lincoln’s birthday with a special presentation by historian Allen Guelzo of Gettysburg College.  Guelzo gave an assessment of the rise, decline--and rise again of the reputation of our sixteenth President.

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Thomas DiLorenzo spoke about his interests in economics and Abraham Lincoln, and his investigations into the two areas through his books, The Real Lincoln: A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War (Prima Lifestyles, 2002); and Lincoln Unmasked: What You're Not Supposed to Know About Dishonest Abe (Crown Forum, 2006).

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On January 1st, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Recently, Howard University in Washington, DC held a forum of historians discussing Lincoln, his Emancipation decision, and the impact on the country.
 

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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History hosted a discussion on the crisis of slavery leading up to and during President Lincoln’s administration, and its impact on Lincoln’s presidency. This discussion took place at Columbia University.

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Author and historian Geoffrey Perret talks about the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, and compares Lincoln’s leadership with that of Ulysses S. Grant, Douglas MacArthur and John F. Kennedy.

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New York University professor Michael Gomez teaches a class on the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th century into 19th century. Professor Gomez discusses the countries involved and the methods used in the procurement of slaves, such as raiding and kidnapping. He also discusses the complex history of Africans dealing in the slave trade to pay debts and to punish neighboring factions.

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Author James Robertson discusses the life, death and legacy of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. He talks about General Jackson’s childhood, his education at West Point, and his military career. Mr. Robertson also looks at the Battle of Chancellorsville, where General Jackson was mortally wounded on May 2, 1863, in a “friendly fire” incident. He died of medical complications eight-days later. The Hanover Tavern in Virginia and the Museum of the Confederacy co-hosted this event. 

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Jonathan Hansen presents a history of America's presence at Guantanamo Bay.  The author reports on the United States' early interest in the area, which was central to U.S. plans to control the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.  Mr. Hansen examines the creation of the U.S. naval base and prison at Guantanamo and its continued use despite calls for its closure.

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell talks about the political career of fellow Kentuckian John J. Crittenden, a member of the U.S. Senate in the 1880s.  A friend and ally of Henry Clay's, Crittenden also served as Kentucky's governor and twice as U.S. attorney general. Senator McConnell emphasizes Crittenden’s commitment to the Union before and during the Civil War and reflects on what current lawmakers can learn from former legislators. This event was hosted by Eastern Kentucky University.

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