Lincoln era White House receptions and theater nights
A Civil War era account describes Mrs Lincoln and the President hosting regular Washington winter receptions with soldiers and workers in attendance. It recalls Lincoln’s theater outings, encounters with officers, and a portrait of his evolving literary voice and public stature.
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Lincoln Early Life and Path to the Presidency
Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809 and moved to Indiana as a child. He endured hardship, educated himself, worked on a farm and as a clerk, learned surveying, served in Illinois politics, debated Douglas in 1858, became a leading lawyer and president, and died April 15, 1865. A tintype image from Gettysburg era was found among war archives.
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Lincoln's Literary Growth Highlighted by Gilder
Richard Watson Gilder argues in an address that Napoleon Bonaparte and Abraham Lincoln are the two greatest nineteenth century statesmen. Both possessed a literary faculty aiding governance and began as agitators. Lincoln's style favored simplicity and directness over ornate scholarly adornments.
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Lincoln Recites Long Poem to Maine Senator
Noah Brooks of the Century reports John Holmes Goodenow of Alfred Maine, appointed minister to Turkey, visited Lincoln who began a lengthy poetical recital. Lincoln surprised Goodenow by quoting a verse his grandfather Holmes used in a U S senate speech with date and occasion named.
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Grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln Resting Place Restored
The Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave lies under old elm trees near the Lincoln homestead in Indiana. A simple iron fence surrounds the mound, erected by local residents, as the Lincoln family tradition forbids marked tombs.
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Little Bob Learns Kindness and Cherry Treasures at Grandpa’s
In a farm vacation, Bob initially resists chores and cherry pie favors but learns gratitude for grandma’s care. He misses treats, rides the hay wagon, and, after a moment of misgiving, returns home to fetch cherries with grandma’s help, acknowledging her kindness with a grateful apology.
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Ancient judgments echo across cultures in famed tales
A Japanese tale mirrors a legendary ancient ruling where a magistrate resolves custody by forcing two mothers to pull the child between them. The article recalls similar clever legal reproofs and a German bell tale born from corn sown across years.
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