Patriotic philanthropist David Rubenstein, NEH Chairman William "Bro" Adams, Chief Judge Theodore A. McKee, and leading Reconstruction scholars Sidney Blumenthal, Allen C. Guelzo, and Lucas Morel, on the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. This special kick-off celebration commemorates the 13th Amendment. Video remarks by the Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor and an exclusive sneak peek of an original copy of the 13th Amendment was provided. Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderated the event.
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Lincoln’s Legacy: The 13th Amendment 150 Years Later
February 12, 2015
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