Lincoln on the Web
RSSInternet Resources on President Lincoln and Bicentennial Events
The editors of School Library Journal -- School Library Journal, 02/03/2009
Videos
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
A video on the library's homepage showcases archival images of the public and private man, and ponders what his legacy means to today's Americans.
Henry Louis Gates
An interview with Henry Louis Gates about his PBS special Looking for Lincoln which will be aired on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009.
James Swanson
In this You Tube interview, James Swanson describes how an incomplete primary source inspired the research that led to his book Chasing Lincoln's Killer (Scholastic, 2009).
Articles
Publisher's Weekly
The magazine describes how all around the country there's "A Whole Lotta Lincoln Going On" and rounds up many "Books for Lincoln's 200th Birthday."
The New York Times
The newspaper's "Abraham Lincoln Navigator" provides links to Web sites, the paper's book reviews, and relevant pages from its archives, such as a copy of the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Events
Four Score and Seven—A Simultaneous Reading of the Gettysburg Address
On February 12, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. Central Standard Time, a chorus of devoted Lincoln fans and schoolchildren from across the nation will read the Gettysburg Address simultaneously to honor America's 16th president, attempting to set a world record in the process.
National Teach-In
On Feb 12, 2009, the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission will host a live webcast in which Lincoln scholars will answer children's questions.
Other Web Sites
Classroom resources from the Lincoln Bicentennial commission
