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Authors to speak Wednesday and Thursday at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

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[January 12, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- Authors Michael Lind and David Von Drehle will speak and sign copies of their books next week at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.

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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