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Learning about Lincoln’s link to Washington

Learning about Lincoln’s link to Washington

With this year marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s start, there has been plenty of attention given to the era of the “war between the states.” We all know about President Lincoln’s pivotal role in trying to reunite the nation during the war. But what was his influence on the recently created Washington Territory and the Pacific Northwest during that time? State Supreme Court Justice Gerry Alexander will shed light on that during a presentation on June 2…

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Honest, Abe …

Honest, Abe …

We join many Americans today in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Great Empancipator’s birth.  Abraham Lincoln, the great Civil War president, has never been hotter, with a new wave of biographies coming off the presses, PBS airing a special, and President Obama, the nation’s first African-American president, hailing the legacy and wisdom of another Man from Illinois. Secretary of State Sam Reed, who considers Lincoln a personal hero and role model for all public servants and effective officeholders, said today: “It’s no surprise that…

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