APRIL 18, 2005
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Tour

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with Richard Norton Smith & Louise Taper Members of Licoln Bicentennial Commission
The day before the official dedication of the museum portion of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, museum officials talked about the museum and resources available to both the public and scholars. Richard Norton Smith conducted a tour of several of the exhibits that would open to the public highlighting President Lincoln's life and presidency. Additionally, several winners of a C-SPAN sponsored student essay contest talked about their winning entries and what they had learned as a result of their work and a week-long tour of Illinois. Some video clips of their trip were shown. Telephone lines were open throughout the program for viewer comments and questions about President Lincoln and the museum. In the first part of the telecast telephone lines were also open for viewer comments on news of the day.

NOVEMBER 18, 2002
Lincoln Library Dedication

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with Springfield, IL Mayor Karen Hasara; U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood (R-IL); Gov. Ryan George (R-IL); Illinois State Rep. Lee Daniels (R); Dennis Hastert, U.S. Rep. (1987-2007); Bernard Shaw, CNN Anchor; Andrew Card, White House Chief of Staff (2001-2006); Miss America Erika Harold; Minister Gordon McLean; State Sen. Emil Jones (D); Julie Cellini, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Chair; Minister Roger Rominger
Participants talked about the legacy of President Lincoln and dedicated a new presidential library in Springfield, Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is part of a larger building project that will also incorporate a presidential museum. The event featured speeches by lawmakers, video remarks from President Bush, and people reading the Gettysburg Address.

FEBRUARY 12, 2001
Lincoln Presidential Library Groundbreaking

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with Michael Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House of Reps.; Illinois State Rep. Lee Daniels (R); Michael R. Beschloss, Annenberg Washington Program, Historian; Springfield, IL Mayor Karen Hasara; U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood (R-IL); U.S. Rep. John M. Shimkus (R-IL); Gov. Ryan George (R-IL); Allison Payne, WGN-TV Correspondent
On the anniversary of President Lincoln's birth, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The groundbreaking itself was shown briefly, followed by a ceremony and speeches in the National City Bank building. Music was provided by the Union Baptist Church Choir and the Springfield Children's Choir. Ms. Payne served as master of ceremonies.

JUNE 28, 1999
American Presidents: Life Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

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with Edna Greene Medford (Professor of History, Howard University), Cullom Davis (Director, Lincoln Legal Papers Project), Tim Townsend (Historian, Lincoln Home National Historical Site), Linda Norbut Suits (Curator, Lincoln Home National Historical Site), David E. Long (Author)
In the sixteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Abraham Lincoln were discussed. Mr. Long and Professor Medford talked about Lincoln's election as the first Republican president. Ms. Suits and Mr. Townsend talked about Lincoln's home and the artifacts in it. ~ Mr. Davis talked about Lincoln's law practice. During the program a high school student was interviewed about his knowledge of President Lincoln and the guests responded to audience telephone calls. Long is the author of, The Jewel of Liberty.

JUNE 24, 1999
American Presidents Vignette on Lincoln's Birthplace

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with Gary Talley (Chief of Operations, Lincoln Birthplace Historic Site)
Mr. Talley discussed the farm on which President Abraham Lincoln was born, the surrounding area, and what life was like during that time.

JUNE 21, 1999
American Presidents: Lincoln Biographical Vignette

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with C-SPAN
This is a brief biographical vignette of President Abraham Lincoln that covers his life and political career.

JANUARY 11, 1996
Lincoln Museum

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with Joan Flinspach (Director, Lincoln Museum)
Ms. Flinsbach talked about the various museum exhibits. She also talked about the research activities at the museum.

AUGUST 26, 1995
Robert Todd Lincoln Home

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with Al Jerman (Historian)
Mr. Jerman talked about Hildene, the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln, the only one of President Lincoln's four sons to survive to adulthood. He also served on General Grant's staff, as Secretary of War under President Garfield and Ambassador to Great Britain under President Garfield.

AUGUST 15, 1994
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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with Jerry Sanders (Head of Interpretation, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial)
Mr. Sanders talked about the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, which was established by President Kennedy to remember the childhood of Abraham Lincoln in Indiana.

MARCH 10, 1994
Lincoln Law Office

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with Jennie Battles, Historian, Illinois Historic Preservation Society
Jennie Battles gave C-SPAN School Bus staff a tour of the Springfield law office where attorney and state legislator Abraham Lincoln worked.

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