the wartime president Ken Burns sees Abraham Lincoln as the central figure of the Civil
War...an
individual who represents the different perspectives and motivations of the nation, and the personification of “The Union.” In 1861, Lincoln – who Ken Burns calls “a poet president” – took office as the elected leader of a country about which a prediction he made in a campaign speech three years earlier, in a phrase borrowed from the New Testament, had become all too true: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” And as you’ll discover today, the story of this complex man... and his struggle to keep that “house” together through four terrible years of war... may not be as one- dimensional as some versions of history would have you believe.
What makes this day truly interesting are the unexpected insights you’ll gain into Lincoln’s thinking and experience, and what they say about the “higher conversation” to be had about the Civil War, on in-depth visits to three key Washington, DC locations that figured prominently in the 16th President’s wartime life and work – President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Library of Congress, and Ford’s Theatre – as well as time to explore more of the nation’s capital on your own. Today’s stories will foster a new understanding of Lincoln’s presidency and his conduct of the war as Commander-in-Chief; of the personal life of this often-troubled man attempting to preserve the integrity of his country at its most critical moment; and of the tragic final hours of one of America’s most discussed and most revered leaders.
day 2: Monday, may 23
Washington, DC In addition to today’s themed visits, you’ll have plenty of time in the
afternoon and evening to discover more of Washington, DC as you please. You may want to linger in the museums and explore their exhibits at your own pace; check out the iconic monuments on the National Mall; visit the U.S. Capitol or the many diverse museums of the Smithsonian Institution on your own; or take a stroll along the vibrant streets of Georgetown – it’s up to you.
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