Category Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln and Freedom

Posted on February 11, 2024 by nancyleek

February 12th 2024 marks the 215th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, who led the country through four years of a bloody and bitter war, a war fought to end slavery and to maintain a government … Continue reading →

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President Lincoln and California

Posted on February 12, 2023 by nancyleek

Happy Birthday to President Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809. Although he never visited California, he was very aware of its importance in the Union and hoped one day to see it for himself. To his life-long friend Charles … Continue reading →

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Lincoln through Bidwell’s Eyes

Posted on August 10, 2019 by nancyleek

John Bidwell believed fervently in the Union cause. In 1864 he was one of the California delegates to the Republican National Convention in Baltimore on June 7-8, where Lincoln was renominated for president. Upon his return home, he spoke to … Continue reading →