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February 12, 2009, marks the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln bicentennial is a good time to reflect on
Lincoln and his contributions to American constitutionalism and
citizenship. It provides a particularly good opportunity for teachers to
introduce their students to Lincoln's legacy. In this month's podcast,
the Center for Civic Education presents a reading of the full text of a
lesson for high school students on Abraham Lincoln's legacy as president
during a troubled time in the history of the United States. The lesson,
"What Was Abraham Lincoln's Legacy to American Constitutionalism and
Citizenship?" was written by John J. Patrick, Professor Emeritus of
Education at Indiana University. The lesson and its companion website,
Lincoln.civiced.org, traces the rise of Lincoln from his humble
beginnings to the presidency. It also examines Lincoln's ideas and
decisions regarding slavery and the use of presidential power to
preserve the Federal Union during the Civil War.
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