Private Life of Abraham Lincoln
Ms. Goodwin was introduced by Mr. Carson who serves on the board of directors of the Abraham Lincoln Institute.
“Political and Personal Dealings Within Lincoln’s White House” was a presentation at the fifth annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium “The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship” in honor of Smithsonian’s “The American Presidency.” It was held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Goodwin talked about the way a leader’s private life affects his public actions. Ms. Goodwin analyzed the private life of Abraham Lincoln and three other contenders for the presidency… read more
Ms. Goodwin talked about the way a leader’s private life affects his public actions. Ms. Goodwin analyzed the private life of Abraham Lincoln and three other contenders for the presidency in 1860, Salmon Chase, William Seward, and Edward Bates. Following her remarks, Ms. Goodwin took questions from members of the audience.
Ms. Goodwin was introduced by Mr. Carson who serves on the board of directors of the Abraham Lincoln Institute.
“Political and Personal Dealings Within Lincoln’s White House” was a presentation at the fifth annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium “The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship” in honor of Smithsonian’s “The American Presidency.” It was held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. close
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