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Give a Lincoln for Lincoln

Give A Lincoln for Lincoln

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National Teach-In on Lincoln

HISTORY, together with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, presents a National Teach-In on the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Filmed on Lincoln's 200th birthday at the National Archives in Washington, DC. This special event features three Lincoln scholars who share their expertise and answer students' questions from all over the country. The teach-in is recommended for middle through high school, with a particular emphasis on 8th grade, and easily fits within all fifty states' standards of learning.
Click here to view the National Teach-In.

Coinbox contest winners

Lincoln's Contest for Students and Teachers.

The results of the Lincoln contests are in, and we congratulate our winning teachers and students on their outstanding and creative entries.
Visit the photo gallery to see the winning entries in our student coinbox contests!

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Stealing Lincoln's Body

STEALING LINCOLN'S BODY

History brings President Abraham Lincoln back to life with computer graphics in Stealing Lincoln's Body.

The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation

Lincoln issued the Proclamation in 1863, declaring freedom for all slaves in rebellious territories.

John Wilkes Booth reaches breaking Point

The Gettysburg Address

This speech was delivered by Lincoln at the dedication of a soldier's cemetery at Gettysburg and is considered one of his most important writings.

Lincoln: An American Icon Video

LINCOLN: AN AMERICAN ICON

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most iconic and well-regarded U.S. presidents.

Lincoln Discussions

STEALING LINCOLN'S BODY

Check out the special on Abhram Lincoln's body.

The 16th President of the United States of America

American Presidents

The 16th president of the United States of America.

The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth

Lincoln's Assassination

Lincoln is shot at Ford's Theatre.

Gettysburg Address

November 19, 1863

Get details on the day Lincoln gave one of his most brilliant speeches.