From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's "In This Great Struggle: The Greatest Generation Remembers World War II" temporary exhibit, this video lecture discusses the USS Yorktown and the Battle of Midway.
Abraham Lincoln wrote this letter to his wife Mary Lincoln in 1848. Mary had accompanied her husband to Washington, DC when he assumed his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in December 1847, but by April 1848, she and the children had returned to her father’s house in Lexington, Kentucky. The separation pleased neither party, so Lincoln and Mary made arrangements for Mary and the children to return to Washington. By the third week of July, she and the children were reunited with Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln wrote this letter to William H. Herndon in response to President Polk's request to declare war on Mexico. In the letter, he discusses the powers assigned by the Constitution to the executive during war time.
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This is a handwritten transcription of a document Lincoln apparently distributed as a handbill during the time preceding his election on August 1 to the Tenth General Assembly, which convened December 5. In it, he directly addresses the lies contained in another handbill.
Abraham Lincoln distributed this announcement outlining some of his political views in the form of a handbill; he also published it in the Sangamo Journal. Shortly after making this announcement, Lincoln left to fight in the Black Hawk War and did not return to campaign until July.
This lesson helps students learn to analyzing political cartoons, allowing them to hone their skills in "reading" visual images. Its purpose is to promote interest in political issues, encourage student creativity, and foster critical thinking skills.
A "Rosie the Riveter" recalls World War II and the contribution of women to the war effort. The video is from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's "In This Great Struggle: The Greatest Generation Remembers World War II" temporary exhibit.
The end of World War II triggered huge celebrations. Two young women recall the jubilation of VJ Day in this video from our WWII exhibit “In This Great Struggle.”
This lesson helps teachers prepare their students to conduct high quality oral history interviews as part of a class project.
From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's "In This Great Struggle: The Greatest Generation Remembers World War II" temporary exhibit, this video contains oral histories from two soldiers who participated in the liberation of Nazi death camps, Ohrdruf and Buchenwald. They share their first hand experience and explain the impact it had on their lives.
From the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's "In This Great Struggle: The Greatest Generation Remembers World War II" temporary exhibit, this video contains oral histories from a woman sharing her experience with WWII rationing in Nebraska.
Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1860 marked the first time a Republican was elected president. Having no experience in national affairs and facing a crisis of enormous proportions, Lincoln strategically filled his cabinet with political rivals. In this lesson, students learn how President Lincoln effectively managed his dynamic Civil War cabinet.
This teaching guide provides the historical context, primary sources, and transcripts necessary to lead students in an examination of Lincoln's evolving views on race prior to and during his Presidency. Documents include: Lincoln's definition of democracy, his sixth debate with Douglas, his First and Second Inaugural Addresses, the Emancipation Proclamation, correspondence with Horace Greeley, and his last public address. In addition to scans of each original record, ALPLM provides both full and excerpted transcripts for classroom use.
Dr. Sam Wheeler gives a brief look at Edward "Eddie" Baker Lincoln's life and discusses some of the things that interested him during his lifetime.
Dr. Sam Wheeler gives a brief look at Robert Todd Lincoln's life and discusses some of the things that interested him during his lifetime.
Dr. Sam Wheeler gives a brief look at Thomas "Tad" Lincoln's life and discusses some of the things that interested him during his lifetime.
Dr. Sam Wheeler gives a brief look at Willie Lincoln's life and discusses some of the things that interested him during his lifetime.
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Original poem written by President Abraham Lincoln and sent to Andrew Johnston. In an April 18, 1846 letter to Johnston, Lincoln stated that the first canto of his poem was inspired by an 1844 trip to the area of southern Indiana where he had lived from 1816 to 1830. The purpose of the trip to his boyhood home was to canvass for presidential hopeful Henry Clay. It was published anonymously in the Quincy Whig on May 5, 1847, with the heading “Part I: Reflection.”
Speech delivered by then Senator Barack Obama at the dedication ceremony for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is home to one of five handwritten copies of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The address is an irreplaceable piece of American history. In this video, we share how we provide access to visitors and preserve it for future generations.