200 Years Of Abraham Lincoln In his own time Abraham Lincoln was a controversial figure. After his death he became a national hero. Now, as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth, scholars continue to debate the legacy of the Great Emancipator, exploring his assassination and his writings.

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200 Years Of Abraham Lincoln

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Living History At Lincoln's Summer Retreat

July 20, 2009 • A country home on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., provided a respite and a summer getaway for a president mired in the Civil War.

Visiting The Lincoln Memorial

July 3, 2009 • The 19-foot statue of Abraham Lincoln welcomes millions of visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., each year. Tourists from around the globe are drawn to it by the legend of Lincoln and the historic events that have occurred at the memorial's steps.

Lost Lincoln Letter Donated To National Archives

May 28, 2009 • The National Archives adds a new prize to its collection of historic documents — a letter written in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln. The letter was written by the president on executive mansion letterhead stationery to Secretary of Treasury Salmon P. Chase on Nov. 14, 1863 — just five days before Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.

The Man Who Signed His Name 'A. Lincoln'

February 24, 2009 • Drawing on recently discovered letters and photographs, historian Ronald C. White offers a new, highly praised biography of America's 16th president.

Ronald C. White Discusses 'A. Lincoln'

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Hands Of An Artist: Daniel French's Lincoln Memorial

February 24, 2009 • Daniel Chester French's solemn white marble sculpture of Lincoln has presided over history since its 1922 dedication. A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., looks at its creation.

If Abraham Lincoln Had An iPod

February 16, 2009 • If Lincoln had used an iPod, it would have needed a lot of memory. Classical music commentator Miles Hoffman reports that the 16th president's musical tastes ranged from popular ballads to opera, and that his No. 1 favorite may have been, surprisingly enough, "Dixie."

Abraham Lincoln: A Portrait In Music And Words

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February 12, 2009 • At the height of WWII, Aaron Copland used excerpts from Lincoln's speeches, combined with musical quotations from American songs, to create one of the most enduring works in American music. In honor of Lincoln's 200th birthday Thursday, hear the U.S. Marine Band perform Lincoln Portrait in concert.

Hear Copland's 'Lincoln Portrait' in Concert

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