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Abraham Lincoln
Symposium
Saturday, March 21, 2015

From the Scholar:
“Lincoln is relevant in the way
that all great political leaders,
such as George Washington and
Franklin D. Roosevelt, remain
relevant. His exemplary vision,
flexibility, good judgment and
courage were crucial during
the Civil War. At this year’s
symposium, and in connection
with the 150th anniversary of
Lincoln’s assassination, we’ll look
at how the public perceived
Lincoln’s death, and we will
hear the latest scholarship
on his life and legacy.”

The Abraham Lincoln Institute (ALI)
and Ford’s Theatre Society present a
free symposium focused on the life,
career and legacy of President Abraham
Lincoln. Noted authors and historians
Terry Alford, Richard Wightman Fox,
Stephen A. Goldman, Martha Hodes and
Jonathan W. White will discuss aspects
of our 16th president’s leadership, his
vision for reconstruction and the effect his
assassination had on American society.

How to Get Tickets
ALI members may reserve tickets in
advance beginning January 5, 2015, while
Ford’s Theatre Society members may
reserve in advance beginning February 10,
2015. Tickets are available to the public
on the day of the event on a firstcome, first-served basis.

-Joan E. Cashin, President
Abraham Lincoln Institute

8 | Ford’s 150: Remembering the Lincoln Assassination

Lincoln photo courtesy of Ford’s Theatre Historic Site. Background photo © Maxwell McKenzie.