Loyola Students Launch Lincoln Bicentennial Website |
2008 11 25 John Slania jslania@luc.edu 312 915 6524 Loyola Students Launch Interactive Website in Honor of Lincoln Bicentennial CHICAGO— Loyola University Chicago journalism students are celebrating the 200th birthday of one of our country’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, |
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ALBC Town Hall - Gettysburg |
2008 11 19 Carla E. Pavlick cpavlick@gettysburg.edu 717 337 660 "LINCOLN’S LEGACY RACE, FREEDOM AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY" LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION SET TO LAUNCH FIRST NATIONAL TOWN HALL AT GETTYSBURG COLLEGE" What could be more timely, in this election |
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Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Coin |
2008 11 19 David Early dear@loc.gov 202 707 6998 LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR UNVEILED AT GETTYSBURG Words from the 1863 Address and Lincoln’s Image Appear on the Coin GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Abraham Lincoln doesn’t belong just on pennies anymore |
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Marian Anderson Tribute Concert |
2008 11 17 David Early dear@loc.gov 202 707 6998 MARIAN ANDERSON TRIBUTE CONCERT TO STAR DENYCE GRAVES Lincoln Bicentennial Event Marks 70th Anniversary of Civil Rights Landmark Washington – When African American contralto Marian Anderson stirred the racially integrated crowd |
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Lincoln Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps |
2008-10-30 David Early dear@loc.gov 202-707-6998 STAMP DESIGNS UNVEILED FOR LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL Bicentennial Commission Worked Closely with Postal Service Springfield, Ill. – Abraham Lincoln appears on more than 50 U.S. postage stamps – more than any other person. Four m |
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POETRY EVENING TO HONOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN |
2008 09 18 David Early dear@loc.gov 202 707 6998 POETRY EVENING TO HONOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN Sam Waterston, Joan Allen, NEA Chairman to Salute Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Washington – Abraham Lincoln – at various points in his life – was a |
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New Lincoln Penny |
2008 09 22 David Early dear@loc.gov (202) 707 6998 NEW PENNY DESIGNS UNVEILED FOR LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL Bicentennial Commission Played Key Role in First Changes in 50 Years Washington – The Lincoln penny will have a new look in 2009 – |
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Rise Up and Hear: An Evening of Poetry Honoring Abraham Lincoln |
Abraham Lincoln was not only a shopkeeper, surveyor, lawyer, legislator, politician and president. At his core, Lincoln was a poet. |
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C-SPAN's Lincoln 200 Years Programming Continues Sat., Aug. 2 |
The fifth installment of C-SPAN’s “Lincoln 200 Years” programming initiative airs on Saturday, August 2 from 8 - 10 p.m. ET. (The program re-airs at 11 p.m. ET).
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Lincoln Town Halls Strive for 16th President's Ideals |
To mark the 200th anniversary of the 16th president’s birth, the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has issued a call to action to all Americans: participate in the Bicentennial’s town hall meetings on race, freedom, and equality of opportunity in 2008 and 2009; advance Lincoln’s ideals; build a more perfect union.
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Motorola Commemorates Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial by Funding Programs that Bring Lincoln’s Legacy to Life |
Today the Motorola Foundation announced the first group of Motorola Abraham Lincoln grant recipients. The $750,000 grant program provides funding in two cycles for civic, education and cultural organizations that inspire and educate the public about Lincoln’s life and legacy. |
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C-SPAN to Air Lincoln Programming June 7 |
The third installment of C-SPAN’s “Lincoln 200 Years” programming initiative airs on Saturday, June 7 from 8 - 10 p.m. ET. (The program re-airs at 11 p.m. ET).
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Karen Winnick, Children's Author, Joins ALBC's Advisory Committee |
Monday, May 19, 2008 Children’s Author, Illustrator Karen Winnick Joins
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission’s Advisory Committee |
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Lincoln Bicentennial Launches Blog |
Monday, May 12, 2008
Lincoln Bicentennial Launches Blog |
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$100,000 Motorola Foundation Grant |
Thursday, May 8, 2008
$100,000 Motorola Foundation Grant Announced:
Bicentennial Gala Will Fete 16th President |
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Mothers to Receive Tulip Trees at Lincoln Event |
Friday, May 2, 2008
Mothers to Receive Free Tulip Trees at Event Celebrating Lincoln Bicentennial |
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NJ Governor Appoints Michael Riccards State Liaison |
Friday, May 2, 2008
New Jersey Governor Appoints Michael Riccards As Liaison |
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ALBC and C-SPAN |
Friday, February 8, 2008
C-SPAN’s Live Coverage of Inaugural Ceremony from Lincoln's Birthplace Part of Network’s Upcoming Programming: “LINCOLN: 200 YEARS” |
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Illinois Searches for 'Voice of Lincoln' |
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Illinois ALBC Searches for “Voice of Lincoln:”
Contest Winner Will Record Public Service Announcements |
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Lincoln on Leadership Symposium Available on YouTube |
Friday, February 29, 2008
‘LINCOLN ON LEADERSHIP’ SYMPOSIUM AVAILABLE ON YouTube
Doris Kearns Goodwin Lecture Part of Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Events |
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Virtual Hodgenville to Trump Mother Nature |
Thursday, February 28, 2008
A “virtual Hodgenville” will allow visitors to hear the music and read the speeches weather temporarily silenced. |
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First Lady Laura Bush to Address Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Ceremony |
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
First Lady Laura Bush to Address Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Ceremony |
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Lincoln and the Jews |
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
“Lincoln and the Jews” Event Set for January 13
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Jewish Museum to Mark Florida Jewish History Month |
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Former Congressmen Kemp and Gray to Co-Chair Lincoln Bicentennial Cabinet |
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Former Congressmen Kemp and Gray to Co-Chair Lincoln Bicentennial Cabinet |
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C-SPAN To Air Roundtable Discussion on Presidents’ Day |
Friday, February 16, 2007
C-SPAN To Air Roundtable Discussion on Presidents’ Day |
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New Images on Coin’s Reverse Will Mark Lincoln’s 200th Birthday |
Thursday, December 22, 2005
New Images on Coin’s Reverse Will Mark Lincoln’s 200th Birthday |
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Recommendations for the Commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th Birthday |
Thursday, June 24, 2004
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION REPORTS TO CONGRESS
Recommendations for the Commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Include Minting of Bicentennial Penny and Creation of Lincoln Memorial Celebration |
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President Signs Bill Extending Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission |
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
President Signs Bill Extending Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission S. 858 will extend the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission through 2009 |
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American Public Invited |
Saturday, February 3, 2003
American Public Invited to Provide Ideas and Concepts for 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Observance |
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Bicentennial Commission Launches Web Site |
Monday, June 10, 2002
Commission Launches Web Site, Seeks Public Input for Ways to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Lincoln's Birthday |
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