Getting
to know ‘Boss Lincoln’
Historian discusses Lincoln’s partisan role July 25 at Lincoln
Presidential Library
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[July 18, 2017]
SPRINGFIELD
– Everyone knows Abraham Lincoln as the great emancipator, self-made
man or even country lawyer. But what about Lincoln as political
boss?
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Historian Matthew Pinsker will
discuss Lincoln’s partisan skills and accomplishments when he visits
the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on Tuesday, July
25.
His presentation, “Boss Lincoln: Understanding Lincoln’s Partisan
Leadership,” is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. It takes place in the
multi-purpose room of the ALPLM’s library building (112 N. Sixth
St., Springfield).
For seats, visit
www.PresidentLincoln. Illinois.gov and click on “special
event reservations”
Pinsker teaches history at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., and
is the author of “Lincoln's Sanctuary: Abraham Lincoln and The
Soldiers’ Home.” He is working on a new study of Lincoln’s
organizational skills and the style of partisan command that he
developed in Illinois politics.
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated
to telling the story of America’s 16th president through old-fashioned
scholarship and modern technology.
The library holds an unparalleled collection of Lincoln books, documents,
photographs, artifacts and art, as well as some 12 million items pertaining to
all aspects of Illinois history. The museum uses traditional exhibits,
eye-catching special effects and innovative story-telling techniques to educate
visitors.
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