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My Day with Abe Lincoln

Spotlighting Professor Jonathan White's foray into children's books with his wonderful, family-friendly title, "My Day with Abe Lincoln."

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Remember that History has nuance

Spotlighting Professor Frank Garmon's work on political economy, American entrepreneurship, and an American who was pardoned by both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.

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History is a vital resource

Spotlighting Professor Peter Porsche's thoughts on civil rights, engaged citizenship, and the inspiration he draws from the American past.

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American Political Thought: Fall 2023 Issue

American Political Thought, a JMC-supported journal, has recently published its Fall 2023 issue which includes pieces by several JMC scholars.

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Always Find the Person with the Key

Spotlighting Fred Beuttler's research, archival advice, and his former role as the Deputy Historian of the United States House of Representatives

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Living, creating, and judging history

Spotlighting J.L. Tomlin's scholarship, founding paradoxes, and his thoughts on integrating historical simulations in the classroom

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Apply Now: Ph.D. Student Travel Grant, Abraham Lincoln Institute

The Abraham Lincoln Institute is now accepting applications for a new travel grant of $500.00 for Ph.D. students working on topics related to the Lincoln administration.

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On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place

On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Ottawa, Illinois. Though the two men were sparring for a seat […]

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On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place

On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Ottawa, Illinois. Though the two men were sparring for a seat […]

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On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place

On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Ottawa, Illinois. Though the two men were sparring for a seat […]

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Jonathan W. White: Shipwrecked – A True Civil War Story of Mutinies, Jailbreaks, Blockade-Running, and the Slave Trade

JMC fellow Jonathan W. White has released a new book, Shipwrecked: A True Civil War Story of Mutinies, Jailbreaks, Blockade-Running, and the Slave Trade.

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Hitting the Road with History: Gettysburg, 1863-2023

Spotlighting the sights and sounds of Gettysburg in honor of the 160th anniversary of the battle

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June 25 is Log Cabin Day!

June 25 is Log Cabin Day! 🌲🪵🏡🪵🌲Though certainly not invented here, log cabins have long stood as a symbol of early America and the humble origins of colonists and frontiersmen. […]

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June 25 is Log Cabin Day!

June 25 is Log Cabin Day! 🌲🪵🏡🪵🌲Though certainly not invented here, log cabins have long stood as a symbol of early America and the humble origins of colonists and frontiersmen. […]

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June 25 is Log Cabin Day!

June 25 is Log Cabin Day! 🌲🪵🏡🪵🌲Though certainly not invented here, log cabins have long stood as a symbol of early America and the humble origins of colonists and frontiersmen. […]

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There was no color line in Lincoln’s White House

Spotlighting Jonathan White's newest book on how Lincoln's meetings with African American guests at the White House helped shape his political career and life

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How to Serve Our Nation

Arlington reminds us about service to our past, present, and future

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American Political Thought: Spring 2023 Issue

American Political Thought, a JMC-supported journal, has recently published its Spring 2023 issue which includes pieces by several JMC scholars.

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University of Alaska-Anchorage: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address: Democratic Theory for Citizens

  On April 27, 2023, Prof. Diana Schaub will speak for the University of Alaska’s Chartwell Lecture Series: A quarter-century before the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln delivered a remarkable speech in […]

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University of North Texas: Lincoln’s Constitutionalism

On April 20, 2023, the University of North Texas’s Constitutionalism and Democracy Forum will host JMC faculty partner Michael Zuckert for a lecture on Abraham Lincoln. Thursday, April 20, 2023 […]

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Remembering the Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant and the “Unconditional Surrender”

Remembering the Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant and the "Unconditional Surrender"

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American Political Thought: Winter 2023 Issue

American Political Thought, a JMC-supported journal, has recently published its Winter 2023 issue which includes pieces by several JMC scholars.

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Villanova: “Lincoln and the American Founding”

On February 23, 2023, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University will host faculty partner Lucas Morel for a discussion of Lincoln and the American Founding. The event is […]

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Texas State University: The Second Inaugural: Lincoln’s Rhetoric of Reconciliation

  On February 15, 2023, the Department of Political Science at Texas State University will host faculty partner Diana Schaub for the Discourse in Democracy series. Dr. Schuab will give […]

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Michael Zuckert: A Nation So Conceived – Abraham Lincoln and the Paradox of Democratic Sovereignty

JMC faculty partner Michael Zuckert has recently written a book on Lincoln and democratic sovereignty, A Nation So Conceived: Abraham Lincoln and the Paradox of Democratic Sovereignty.

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Benedictine College: Lincoln and the Kansas-Nebraska Act

On November 29, 2022, the Center for Constitutional Liberty at Benedictine College will host faculty partner Michael Zuckert for a discussion of Abraham Lincoln and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Tuesday, November […]

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A Significant Office

Spotlighting the running mates from the 1860 presidential election

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Jacksonville State University: A Discussion of Douglass’s Remarkable 1876 Eulogy of Lincoln

The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with Richard Ruderman on “Douglass’s Remarkable 1876 Eulogy of Lincoln”: […]

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University of Nebraska-Omaha: Liberty, Union, and the Constitution – Lessons from the Nineteenth Century

On November 10, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha will be hosting a panel discussion featuring three distinguished scholars presenting on the constitutional thought of three […]

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Allen C. Guelzo: Abraham Lincoln – Redeemer President, 2nd Edition

The story of Abraham Lincoln’s faith and intellectual life—updated and revised with a new preface—from the three-time winner of the Lincoln Prize and best-selling Civil War–era historian Allen Guelzo.

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Slave Catchers All!

How the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 helped bring about the Civil War

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Our Moral Lights

Thinking about why Lincoln was "most pleased" with his debate with Douglas at Ottawa

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Daniel Mahoney: The Statesman as Thinker

JMC fellow Daniel J. Mahoney has recently written a book, The Statesman as Thinker which examines statesmen who struggled to preserve freedom during times of crisis.

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The Hero of Fort Wagner

Uncovering the valor of one of America's greatest heroes, Sgt. William H. Carney of the 54th Massachusetts

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The Northwest Ordinance

The Northwest Ordinance helped promote America's Founding principles

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The Fort Stevens Incident

The Battle of Fort Stevens, or, the moral turning point of the Civil War?

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Independence Day

Spotlighting our nation's birthday in celebration of America's founding principles

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American Political Thought: Spring 2022 Issue

American Political Thought, a JMC-supported journal, has recently published its Spring 2022 issue which includes pieces by JMC fellows and faculty partners.

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Villanova: Student Conference on Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, and American Political Thought

On April 8-10, 2022, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University will host a three-day student conference, “Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, and American Political Thought” in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The JMC-sponsored […]

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Harvard: His Greatest Speeches – How Lincoln Moved the Nation

On April 1, 2022, Harvard University’s Program on Constitutional Government will host JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub for a public virtual lecture on Lincoln’s greatest speeches. Friday, April 1, 2022 […]

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University of Nebraska-Omaha: The Original 1619 Project – Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural

On March 30, 2022, the Constitutional Studies Forum at the University of Nebraska-Omaha hosted faculty partner Diana Schaub for a virtual presentation on Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Wednesday, March […]

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On this day in 1864, Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army

On this day in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army. The position gave Grant command of all U.S. armies and made […]

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On this day in 1864, Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army

On this day in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army. The position gave Grant command of all U.S. armies and made […]

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On this day in 1864, Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army

On this day in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army. The position gave Grant command of all U.S. armies and made […]

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On this day in 1864, Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army

On this day in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army. The position gave Grant command of all U.S. armies and made […]

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On this day in 1864, Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army

On this day in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army. The position gave Grant command of all U.S. armies and made […]

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University of Houston: Lincoln on the Verge

On March 3, 2022, the University of Houston’s Tocqueville Forum on American Ideas and Institutions hosted Edward Widmer to give a talk on his new book, Lincoln on the Verge: […]

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Happy Presidents Day!

Happy Presidents Day! 🏛🏛🏛 Presidents Day, as we now call it, began as an officially recognized celebration of George Washington’s birthday in 1885. During the 1960s, Congress passed the Uniform […]

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University of Alaska-Anchorage: Edwin Stanton – Lincoln’s War Secretary

The Seward Lecture Series at the University of Alaska-Anchorage will be hosting Walter Stahr for a JMC-supported virtual lecture on Lincoln's war secretary, Edwin Stanton.

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Jonathan W. White: African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House

JMC fellow Jonathan W. White has recently written a book, A House Built by Slaves: African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House. It's due for release in February 2022.

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Diana Schaub: His Greatest Speeches – How Lincoln Moved the Nation

JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub has recently written a new book, His Greatest Speeches: How Lincoln Moved the Nation. It's due for release in November 2021.

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Virtual Seminar For Florida Teachers: Lincoln’s Great Speeches

A virtual seminar for Florida teachers on Saturday, November 13th.

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Gettysburg, Lincoln’s Legacy, and the Pursuit of Liberty and Equality

Part III of JMC's Historical Series on Abraham Lincoln

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The Emancipation Proclamation and the Meaning of the War

Part II of JMC's Historical Series on Abraham Lincoln

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Lincoln’s Leadership and a Nation Dividing

Part I of JMC's Historical Series on Abraham Lincoln

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Andrew F. Lang on Lincoln in Private

JMC fellow Andrew F. Lang has written a review of Ronald C. White's Lincoln in Private for the Wall Street Journal.

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Providence College: “Learning to Love Lincoln: Frederick Douglass’s Journey from Grievance to Gratitude”

On May 7, 2021, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will be hosting faculty partner Diana Schaub for a lecture on Frederick Douglass's changing views of Lincoln.

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Voegelin Institute: How Washington and Lincoln Prepared the End of Slavery in America

On March 23, 2021, the Voegelin Institute at Louisiana State University will hold a virtual discussion with William B. Allen on Washington, Lincoln, and the end of slavery.

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A JMC Webinar: “Lincoln, the Founders, and an America Worth Saving”

In a JMC webinar on March 30, 2021, faculty partner Lucas Morel discussed Lincoln, our country's founding principles, and how they can help us in our own age of political polarization.

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Clemson University: Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address

On March 9, 2021, the Lyceum Lectures Program at Clemson University, a JMC partner program, will host faculty partner Diana Schaub to speak on Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.

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Jonathan White: “Black Lives Certainly Mattered to Abraham Lincoln”

JMC fellow Jonathan White has written an article for Smithsonian Magazine on Abraham Lincoln and his feelings toward slavery and racial equality.

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Kinder Institute: Lincoln, the Founding, and the Challenge of Self-Government

On February 12, 2021, the Kinder Institute will be hosting Lucas Morel to examine Lincoln’s political thought through the lens of how it was influenced by the principles of the U.S. Founding.

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University of Alaska-Anchorage: Chase and Lincoln – Friends, Rivals, and Antislavery Colleagues

The Seward Lecture Series at the University of Alaska-Anchorage will be hosting Walter Stahr for a JMC-supported virtual lecture on the relationship between Lincoln and Salmon P. Chase.

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Arizona State University: Virtual Series on Race, Justice, and Leadership

For Spring 2021, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership is continuing its virtual series entitled, "Race, Justice, and Leadership."

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American University: Sustaining Political Community in the Face of Political Violence

On January 17, 2021, American University's Political Theory Institute, a JMC partner program, hosted Thomas Merrill and Benjamin Kleinerman for a discussion of Lincoln and political community.

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Justin Dyer: “Lincoln’s House Divided and Ours”

JMC faculty partner Justin Dyer has recently written a piece for Starting Points on what we can learn from Lincoln's philosophy in our own times.

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St. John’s College – Santa Fe: “Learning to Love Lincoln”

On December 4, 2020, St. John's College in Santa Fe will be hosting JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub for a lecture on Frederick Douglass and his eventual affinity for Abraham Lincoln.

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Mount Vernon: 2020 George Washington Symposium

For October 26-30 2020, Mount Vernon will hold its annual George Washington Symposium on elections that shaped the American presidency.

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Arizona State University: New Virtual Series on Race, Justice, and Leadership

For Fall 2020, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership is holding a virtual series entitled, "Race, Justice, and Leadership."

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Benjamin Kleinerman on Lincoln and Elections during Crisis

JMC board member Benjamin Kleinerman has written a piece for The Bulwark on Lincoln and elections during crisis.

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Allen Guelzo: “On Abraham Lincoln”

Faculty partner Allen Guelzo has written an article for National Review on Abraham Lincoln, the constitutionality of slavery, and changing views of Lincoln's legacy.

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Starting Points Journal: Justin Dyer & Adam Seagrave on the Founding and Modern Racial Issues

JMC faculty partner Justin Dyer and fellow Adam Seagrave have recently written pieces for Starting Points on the founding vision, slavery, and more recent racial issues.

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Greg Weiner: Edmund Burke, Abraham Lincoln, and Cancel Culture

JMC faculty partner Greg Weiner has written an article for National Review on Edmund Burke, Abraham Lincoln, and the errors of cancel culture.

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Christianity in America and Christian Political Thought

As Easter draws near on April 12, the Jack Miller Center recognizes and examines the impact of Christianity on political thought, the American Founding, and American political development.

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Happy Presidents Day from the JMC!

Explore these articles and JMC resource collections for Presidents Day.

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Abraham Lincoln and the Preservation of the Union

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He is best known for his immense impact in leading our nation through a civil war and for ultimately abolishing slavery.

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Remembering Black History in America

Explore these articles, commentaries, and resources on the African-American experience in honor of Black History Month.

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the JMC!

January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Jack Miller Center!

This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 28. The holiday marks a long-standing American tradition that precedes even the Founding.

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John Agresto: Civic Education and Patriotism

On October 3, 2019, JMC board member John Agresto gave the keynote address at the JMC's 2019 Annual Summit for Higher Education, speaking on the theme "Should America's Colleges Teach Patriotism?"

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Christopher Newport: A Conversation with Lincoln and Douglas

On September 17, the Center for American Studies at Christopher Newport University will hold a presentation of "A Conversation with President Lincoln and Judge Douglas."

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Diana Schaub on Lincoln’s Political Thought

JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub recently appeared on Conversations with Bill Kristol to discuss Lincoln's political thought, particularly as seen in the Lyceum Address and Gettysburg Address.

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Diana Schaub: Lincoln at Gettysburg

JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub recently appeared on the National Affairs podcast to discuss her Spring 2014 essay on Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

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A Lesson in Reading Intelligently

JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub wrote a review of Ralph Lerner 's 2016 book in the Claremont Review of Books.

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Key Texts during Reconstruction

JMC faculty partner Scott Yenor's new volume is a collection of primary documents from America's Reconstruction era.

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2018 Marshall Center May Seminar

The Marshall Center May Seminar at the Jepson School of Leadership studies will address the tension between Lincoln's presidency and sovereignty.

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Lincoln’s Example of Political Leadership

JMC faculty partner Michael Zuckert will assess Abraham Lincoln's democratic leadership at the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership.

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How Should a Majority Actually Rule?

JMC fellow Joseph Postell's article on Jaffa and Kendall's debate over of how a majority should rule was published in Anamnesis.

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Lincoln and Ellison: Writers of Social Responsibility

Lucas Morel will discuss the writings of Abraham Lincoln and Ralph Ellison at Notre Dame's Constitutional Studies Program.

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Watch: Lecture on Lincoln and the Daughters of Dred Scott

Diana Schaub delivered a lecture at Harvard's Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy last fall.

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Diana Schaub: Lincoln and the Daughters of Dred Scott

Diana Schaub will discuss President Lincoln and the daughters of Dred Scott at the University of Richmond on November 16.

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Self-Restraint in the Executive

Christopher Nadon writes on Lincoln and presidential power for The Weekly Standard

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Diana Schaub at the Kinder Forum

Watch Diana Schaub's lecture on Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

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Abraham Lincoln Conference

May 8-10, 2014
Nicholson Library
Linfield College

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