2021 Lincoln Prize
The 2021 Lincoln Prize, for “the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln, the American Civil War soldier, or a subject relating to their era” was awarded to Elizabeth Varon, auth…
425 viewsThe 2021 Lincoln Prize, for “the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln, the American Civil War soldier, or a subject relating to their era” was awarded to Elizabeth Varon, auth…
425 viewsPanelists 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 …
845 viewsScholars participated in a panel discussion on the crisis of slavery leading up to and during President Lincoln’s administration and its impact on his presidency. Sean Wilentz spoke on “Abra…
1,067 viewsA discussion was held on the expansion of executive power during a time of war. President Lincoln’s successors have raised much more controversy than he did as they have sought to expand pre…
940 viewsThe day after the prize presentation, some of the winners of the Lincoln Prize participated in a panel discussion on the Civil War. Participants included Professor Weigley who won first plac…
195 viewsWinners of the Lincoln Prize talked about their books on Abraham Lincoln or the field of Civil War history, encouraged students in their study of American history, and answered audience ques…
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