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June 29, 2018 by Thomas S. Bremer Leave a Comment

How was religion part of Abraham Lincoln’s world? Religious diversity in nineteenth-century Springfield, Illinois, reflected the dynamic religious landscape of America.

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Baptists, churches, Episcopalians, immigration, Jews, Lincoln, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Roman Catholics, Springfield, Universalists

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June 28, 2018 by Thomas S. Bremer Leave a Comment

Abraham Lincoln tomb

Elvis has nothing on Abraham Lincoln. Although Elvis is profitable, Abraham Lincoln’s iconic stature more than a century and a half after his assassination far exceeds anything Elvis could hope for.

Filed Under: Random Tagged With: Elvis Presley, Graceland, Lincoln, Springfield

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June 26, 2018 by Thomas S. Bremer Leave a Comment

Abraham Lincoln has become the exemplary American enigma. His most intimate views remain beyond the historical record, which makes him available for whatever cause we wish to enlist his support for.

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Lincoln, Springfield

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I write about religion and tourism, especially in regard to national parks. I am currently working on a history of religion in Yellowstone National Park. Read More…

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