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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Herbert Donald talked about his book, We Are Lincoln Men: Abraham Lincoln and His Friends, published by Simon and Schuster. In the book, the author explores the friendships of Abraham Lincoln and their…

In the Old State Capitol building in Springfield Illinois, panelists talked about research on President Abraham Lincoln. This forum was one of the events that marked the opening of the…

Professor Donald talked about his recent book, Lincoln, published by Simon and Schuster . The book emphasizes four aspects of President Lincoln’s life: his ambition, his law practice, his married life and his…

Professor Donald talked about his writings and his career and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. He has written almost twenty books, most of them about the Civil War era. His book “Lincoln”…

Professor Donald talked about the early life and education of President Lincoln. He has written extensively on the life of President Lincoln and has won the Pulitzer Prize for his writing.…

Professor Donald, whose many books include a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Abraham Lincoln, was the recipient of the Lincoln Forum’s annual “Richard Nelson Current Award", which was established…

Panelists discussed the art of biography and their personal subject material. After answering questions posed by the moderator, they answered questions from the audience.

Journalists, legislators and telecommunications industry officials discussed the Telecommunications Act of 1995, which would deregulate much of the telephone and cable industry. It is still…

The guests discussed the inauguration of past presidents and the plans for the upcoming inauguration. Guests discussed their memories of past transitions.