With “Mourning Lincoln,” Dr. Martha Hodes explores reactions to Lincoln’s death, which astounded a war-weary nation.
2025 McMurtry Lecture Featuring Steve Inskeep
“Differ We Must” shows Lincoln’s life through sixteen encounters, some well-known, some obscure, but all with new significance. As the host of NPR’s Morning Edition for almost two decades, Steve Inskeep has mastered the art of building bridges with constructive debate in interviews; here, he shows his skills in a fresh and compelling narrative of Lincoln’s life. Rich detail and enlightening commentary expand our understanding of a politician who held to his moral compass while navigating between divisive politics, and ultimately succeeded in uniting a nation.
Lincoln at the Library: Mourning Lincoln
He Belongs to the Ages: Mourning Abraham Lincoln
At the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research in the Allen County Public Library’s Main downtown location, we’re highlighting a strength of the Lincoln Collection: Abraham Lincoln mourning artifacts. Upon Lincoln’s death at the hands of an assassin on April 15,…