Fox News correspondent Douglas Kennedy recently reflected on President Abraham Lincoln's legacy of unity on Fox News Live. Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, and is remembered for his role in leading the country through the Civil War and the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation. He is also remembered for his use of rhetoric and moral leadership to unite a divided nation.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Illinois is celebrating 214 years since the President's birth. The museum is a great place to learn more about the life and legacy of Lincoln. It contains many artifacts from his life and presidency, along with photographs, documents, and other historical items related to the President.
A photographic portrait of Lincoln is widely circulated. It was taken by Hulton/Archive/Getty Images and shows the 16th President in a thoughtful pose, wearing a suit and tie. The portrait captures the seriousness of the man, and the impact he had on the nation.
An auction recently took place featuring 77 lots associated with Lincoln. Four of the lots were signed by Lincoln himself. The highest-selling of these was an autographed document from 1862, in which he appointed a military officer. The document sold for over $86,000.
It is widely known that Lincoln was a great orator and politician, but few know that he was also a wrestler. As a young man, Lincoln honed his political skills through wrestling matches with local boys. He was known for his strength and agility, which likely helped him in the political arena.
Lincoln was born in 1809, and a clam in the Portsmouth area of Rhode Island has been named after him. The clam, which is still alive today, was named “Aber-Clam Lincoln” in honor of the 16th President.
Lincoln has long been associated with the freeing of slaves, but few know that he also supported a plan to encourage Black Americans to emigrate to Liberia. The 16th President had agreed to the terms of the contract with the Liberian government, but the plan ultimately failed.
The city of Portsmouth, Rhode Island was deeply affected by the assassination of Lincoln in 1865. The Civil War had ended only five days earlier, and the news of his death was met with shock and grief.
Lincoln was a great leader in many ways, but he was also a great proponent of technological progress. He was a great supporter of the transcontinental railroad, and he also established the National Academy of Sciences. These initiatives helped to move the country forward, and are still important today.
