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the 16 years since his groundbreaking book The Madness of Mary
Lincoln was published, Jason Emerson has continued researching and
writing about Mary Lincoln, publishing multiple books and articles
on her, giving lectures, and assisting other historians with their
work on this controversial first lady.
In his ‘Looking for Lincoln Conversations’ presentation, Emerson
will discuss his opinions on Mary Lincoln's mental health and her
Insanity Case, and how his ideas and interpretations of her story
have evolved in the nearly 20 years since he finished writing his
first book.
Looking for Lincoln invites the public to watch and participate in
this online program on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7 pm on the
Looking for Lincoln YouTube and Facebook video channels. Viewers can
watch and participate in this free live program. Questions can be
submitted by viewers for the host to answer at the end of their
presentation.
The program is recorded for viewing after the premier and is
available on the Looking for Lincoln Facebook and YouTube video
channels. Reservations are not required, and there is no cost to
view the event.
Jason Emerson is the author or editor of nine books,
including Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln, The
Madness of Mary Lincoln, and Lincoln the Inventor. Learn more about
him on his website at www.jasonemerson.com.
The program is recorded for viewing after the premier and is
available on the Looking for Lincoln Facebook and YouTube video
channels.
Reservations are not required, and there is no cost to view the
event.
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“We are proud to host this series of Looking for
Lincoln conversations,” says Sarah Watson, Executive Director of
Looking for Lincoln. “These live, digital programs cover a range of
topics that depict the life and times of Abraham Lincoln in the
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. Few individuals have so
profoundly influenced American history as did Abraham Lincoln.
Millions around the world are inspired by the story of Lincoln's
rise from humble beginnings to President of the United States, his
qualities of integrity and courage and his decisive leadership
traits that carried a fragile nation through one of its most trying
periods.”
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The Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition is the
coordinating entity for the 43-county Abraham Lincoln National
Heritage Area. It is a partnership of organizations and individuals
dedicated to enhancing the communities and landscapes of central
Illinois through recognition and support of their significant
natural, cultural and historical legacies. Few individuals have so
profoundly influenced American history as did Abraham Lincoln.
Millions around the world are inspired by the story of Lincoln’s
rise from humble beginnings to President of the United States, his
qualities of integrity and courage and his decisive leadership –
traits that carried a fragile nation through one of its most trying
periods.
For more information about the Looking for Lincoln Heritage
Coalition and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, go to
www.lookingforlincoln.org.
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Coalition] |
