Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Marilyn and Abe: a lifelong relationship

Posted on February 17, 2024 by sheila
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Recommended Books: Non-Fiction

Posted on March 29, 2020 by sheila

I have been meaning to do a Part 2 to my Recommended Books: Fiction list – put together years ago. I wanted to recommend non-fiction, from history books to biographies to essays to whatever. Here is the Non-Fiction list. I’ve … Continue reading →

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August 2018 Viewing Diary

Posted on September 2, 2018 by sheila

Ballerina (2009; d. Bertrand Normand) I tripped over this documentary on FilmStruck (I love dance documentaries), and it’s really really good. Not only do you get to know a bunch of different dancers, but it’s a portrait of what ballet … Continue reading →

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Happy Presidents Day from ….

Posted on February 15, 2016 by sheila
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The Books: A Mencken Chrestomathy: His Own Selection of His Choicest Writing, “Forgotten Men,” by H.L. Mencken

Posted on November 16, 2013 by sheila

Next up on the essays shelf: A Mencken Chrestomathy: His Own Selection of His Choicest Writing, by H.L. Mencken In this 1928 essay, Mencken’s thesis is that history is written by second-rate men, and even the first-rate men are reduced … Continue reading →

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Today in history: March 4, 1789

Posted on March 4, 2007 by sheila

The US Constitution went into effect – and it was also chosen as the Inauguration Day for incoming presidents, which it was until the 20th century. George Washington’s first inaugural was actually on April 30, for various reasons – but … Continue reading →

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The Books: “April 1865: The Month That Saved America” (Jay Winik)

Posted on April 20, 2006 by sheila

Next book in my American history section is April 1865: The Month That Saved America, by Jay Winik I loved this book. Fun. I couldn’t put it down. Here’s an excerpt about the aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination. Some incredible images … Continue reading →

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Today in History: April 14, 1865

Posted on April 14, 2006 by sheila

From Jay Winik’s book April 1865: The Month That Saved America (P.S.): But in the chill, early morning of Good Friday, April 14, Lincoln wakes refreshed, around 7 a.m., and in a good mood. It is a rare occurrence, and … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: “let us strive to finish the work we are in”

Posted on February 20, 2006 by sheila

ABRAHAM LINCOLN, March 4, 1865 Inaugural address With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive to finish the work we are in; to bind … Continue reading →

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Presidents: “You are free. Free as air.”

Posted on February 20, 2006 by sheila

Here is an excerpt from Jay Winik’s April 1865: The Month That Saved America: The next day, April 4 [1965], brought an equally stunning sight. While General Grant was off in hot pursuit of Lee’s army, President Abraham Lincoln, in … Continue reading →

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