lincoln, abraham

Contains two episodes of the CBS News series "You Are There" which uses dramatic reenactments and real reporters to provide viewers with an inside look at the writing of the Emancipation Proclamation, and take them to the scene of the Gettysburg Address.

A collection of materials in varied media and formats about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his accomplishment as politician and president. Includes a resource book with short narrative summaries by historians and extensive background materials (also on CD-ROM), ten posters of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglas, and others, eight placards depicting historic figures and images, a DVD with eight lectures by major historians, an interactive CD-ROM with soldiers' letters, Civil War songs and photographs, and a poster sized timeline of all the major dates and events.

Meet Fido, a "yaller" mutt who was Abraham Lincoln's constant companion when he was president. Smart, friendly, and afraid of loud noises, Fido was uniquely positioned to witness history when he wasn't trying to hide under the furniture.

A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln grew up in a log cabin? People called him Honest Abe because he was so fair. Find out more in Abraham Lincoln, a Historical Heroes book.

Of all the documents in American history, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ranks among the most important. It began the process of freeing four million Americans from slavery and led to constitutional amendments that ensure equal protections for all Americans.

"The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor our country's 16th president. The marble and limestone memorial sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--From the publisher's web site.

Readers will take a closer look at this history-making event as well as the lives of Lincoln and Booth before their fateful encounter.

During the Civil War, the government pressured and physically shut down any Northern newspaper that voiced opposition to the war.