History: Abraham Lincoln

The following is an article from my History Channel Magazine in which I thought some of you may be interested.  I missed the chance to go to the mentioned exhibit when it was here in Charlotte, NC in 2011.  I have also listed the cities where this exhibit will be in 2012 if you find this interesting.

 

Lincoln and the Constitution

2012 January 25–March 9 University of Florida, Smathers Libraries Gainesville, FL March 21–May 4 Broward Public Library Foundation Main Library Fort Lauderdale, FL May 16–June 29 Kennesaw State University, Sturgis Library Kennesaw,GA July 11–August 24 Calvert Library Prince Frederick, MD September 5–October 19 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Libraries Blacksburg, VA October 31–December 14 Norwalk Community College, Baker Library Norwalk, CT He authored the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation, waged a war that preserved the Union and liberated millions of slaves. Yet Abraham Lincoln's abundant virtues, extraordinary success, and gentle demeanor often overshadow another reality of his presidency. It's easy to forget that the16th president suspended habeas corpus, censored newspapers across the North, and instituted the first military draft in the nation's history. To help Americans better understand the complicated makeup of Lincoln's presidency, 2½ years ago the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association created a traveling exhibit focused specifically on Lincoln and the Constitution, allowing visitors a rare opportunity to hear from historians and constitutional speakers and to peruse historical documents, photos, and prints of the era. Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War offers a fresh, penetrating look at how Lincoln at times struggled to simultaneously meet the political and constitutional demands of the Civil War. This January the exhibit began the first of its final ten stops across the country, so make sure to plan your visit before it's too late.