 Michael Lind will sign copies of "Land of Promise" on Wednesday.
Who: Author Michael Lind, co-founder of New America
Foundation
What: Lind will discuss his book "Land of Promise: An
Economic History of the United States" and sign copies. "Land of
Promise" examines two competing philosophies through the years: a
small-government approach that defers to the private sector versus
an active government aggressively trying to stimulate the economy.
Where: Union Theater, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum,
212 N. Sixth St., Springfield
When: Wednesday, Jan. 16. Lind will sign books at 6:30 p.m.
and speak at 7. He will also take part in a "Teacher Talks" session
with educators at 5:30 at the presidential library.
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David Von Drehle will sign copies of "Rise to Greatness" on
Thursday and discuss the key year of 1862.
Who: Journalist and best-selling author David Von Drehle
What: Drehle will discuss his book "Rise to Greatness:
Abraham Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year" and sign copies.
The book explores 1862, when Civil War violence reached new heights,
Lincoln lost a son and searched for a competent general, and
Congress looked to the future by authorizing a transcontinental
railroad and land-grant universities.
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 Where: Union Theater, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum,
212 N. Sixth St., Springfield.
When: Thursday, Jan. 17. Von Drehle will sign books at 6:30
p.m. and speak at 7. He will also take part in a "Teacher Talks"
session with educators at 5:30 p.m. at the presidential library.
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The author events Thursday and Friday are free but require
reservations, which can be made by calling 217-558-8934. The
museum's store and exhibits will be open during the events.
Visit
www.presidentlincoln.org for more information about exhibits,
events and programs at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and
Museum.
[Text from
Abraham
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
file received from the
Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency]
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