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Today in 1836, legislative candidate #AbrahamLincoln told voters what he believed and would fight for in office. It included voting rights for women ... but not for African Americans. Learn more in the latest post on our blog: ow.ly/Rjr450Zbr1F
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Experience the powerful voices of history in “The Nature of Freedom,” a special Juneteenth readers theater performance. Free evening performance June 18 at 6:30 p.m. (registration required) Noon performances June 13, 17 & 19 with museum admission. 🔗 presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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The Emancipation Proclamation is now on display in our library building for #Juneteenth. You can see it (free!) from now through June 19, except this Sunday. You can also see the 13th Amendment in our special exhibit, "A Second American Revolution." presidentlincoln.illinois.go…
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We hope you'll help us celebrate #Juneteenth next week by attending a free showing of "Glory." It's a wonderful movie about the struggle for freedom in America! Get more info and reserve your seats here: ow.ly/zQj550Zaz7g
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Lincoln Presidential Library retweeted
Historian here, below is the interview I did with Illinois public radio on the 250th exhibition I curated @ALPLM. A preview, which I hope will induce you to take a trip to Springfield, Illinois to see it! youtu.be/PxfOgoKzN5U?si=zbA4…
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#AbrahamLincoln abhorred #slavery for a host of reasons. One was the fundamental injustice of people endlessly toiling but not receiving the benefits of their work. #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/4Cn650Z9K43
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We've got a lot coming up the rest of this week -- Lincoln and Grant, music, food trucks, the stirring words of great African American leaders and more. Plus, a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation goes on display starting Friday! More info at PresidentLincoln.Illinois.go….
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We've added a bit of Springfield history to the #ALPLM with this display of photos of the New Orpheum Theater, an entertainment venue that welcomed diverse audiences and performers for decades. Read more about the theater and the photos at ow.ly/yHJb50Z9wwE
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#AbrahamLincoln believed immigrants were vital to America's strength and health, and in 1864 he signed legislation encouraging more immigration into the United States. #AbeSays More info: ow.ly/UXg050Z9cpH
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The 21st show explored our new exhibition, "The Second American Revolution," in a great conversation with curator Manisha Sinha. #America250 #ILhistory #BlackHistory #AbrahamLincoln will.illinois.edu/21stshow/s…
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Ronald Reagan, the only US president born in Illinois, died #OnThisDay in 2004. At least two of our exhibits on Illinois history have included Reagan material, including notes from the "Tear Down This Wall" speech and his college sweater. #ILhistory
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Our latest exhibit, "The Second American Revolution," has officially opened! It includes a signed copy of the amendment that ended slavery and the pen #AbrahamLincoln used to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. More info: ow.ly/Leye50Z8boi
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TFW you're the Republican presidential nominee and no one's sure of your name. #AbrahamLincoln #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/mxMn50Z7RZY
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For the In Pursuit project, best-selling author Lois Romano has written an essay about Mary Lincoln's inner strength and accomplishments. Take a look here: substack.com/home/post/p-198… Romano will be speaking at the Lincoln Presidential Library in October!
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As the #CivilWar ended, the 13th Amendment set the nation on a new course by abolishing #slavery. Now a rare copy of the amendment will be displayed in our new exhibit, "The Second American Revolution," starting tomorrow. Don't miss the chance to see this extraordinary document!
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Lincoln Presidential Library retweeted
Historian here, greetings from Springfield Illinois. I am so excited about this exhibition. I have written each and every word you will see or hear here. It’s been an experience of a lifetime to curate the 250th exhibition @ALPLM
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