Discussion: “Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life”
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February 4, 2009
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Eric Langhorst said:
I really enjoyed the presentation today. I have a question about obtaining Lincoln artifacts in modern time. I have read articles about the zeal with which Lincoln collectors obtain their artifacts and the price they are willing to pay when an artifact is sold.
Does the Smithsonian look to purchase particular artifacts when/or if they become available? Does the Smithsonian have specific artifacts they would like to add to the collection?
Thanks again for the great presentation. Very well organized and an amazing opportunity to soak up an incredible amount of information.
Eric Langhorst
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February 5, 2009
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Jenny said:
Hi all,
My question is for educators (home, classroom, afterschool, or “other”):
We’ve heard from some teachers that you want primary sources to use in your lessons. We at the National Museum of American History tried to do this with our “image gallery.”
- What do you think of the format?
- Is there anything we could do differently to make the objects more useful to you?
- Also, if this format works for you, how do you think you might use the objects?
Thanks very much and enjoy the rest of the conference!
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May 25, 2009
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Eldon Cagle said:
Dear Mr. Rubenstein,
Last month I visited the Museum of American History, and although I was unable to see the Lincoln exhibit, I bought a copy of Abraham Lincoln, an extraordiary life.
I would like to ask about 2 items, on pages 80 and 83. The pall on p. 80 has a sign, saying it covered Lincoln’s body while lying in state in Cleveland on April 25, 1865. On page 83 the newspaper headline reads, “The Funeral of President Lincoln, New York, April 25, 1865″. You also have a map showing the route from Washington to Illinois. Was Lincoln’s body actually able to go from a daytime funeral service in New York and arrive to lie in state in Cleveland all on the same day?
As a second question that I have never been able to determine, exactly when was Andrew Johnson sworn in as president? Over the years I have read articles that say Lincoln’s term ended on April 14, when he was shot, and others saying April 15, when he actually died? Since the wound was obviously fatal from early on, did Johnson take the oath right away, or was it administered after Lincoln passed away?
Thanks for your time and help.
Sincerely,
Eldon Cagle, Jr.
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May 28, 2009
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Mary Dunlap said:
Thank you. After watching the video on Lincoln An Extrodinary Man with the various items from his life and reading some good books on Lincoln I was able to go on Smithsonian’s program on Lincoln in May of 2009. Our group went through the exhibit at the SMAH with Mr Rubinstein. The exhibit is laid out with excellance with each item well documented and showcased. I especially appreciated the research that gave the background information on each piece, its place in Lincoln’s life and when relevant, what had happened with them after Lincoln’s death. The booklet that goes with the exhibit fully documents the exhibit.