Today in History, February 12th..Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln!

[Patrick IL.]

1809 - Abraham Lincoln was born. He became the 16th president of the United States.

1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded.

1915 - The cornerstone of the Lincoln Memorial was laid in Washington, DC.

1973 - American prisoners of war were released for the first time during the Vietnam conflict.

1989 - The 100th episode of "Murder, She Wrote" aired on CBS.

Have a great day

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, Patrick. Big day here in Illinois. And yes, they are not forgotten.

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

Thanks Patrick. As my great, great grandmother was a playmate of Tad Lincoln's I NEVER forget this holiday!

 

[olena]

Thanks, Patrick...

 

[Beanie]

Thanks, Patrick!!

 

[glo]

Thanks Patrick....

The Lincoln Memorial is an impressive monument. I was in awe when I saw it. Of it and the President who it honors.

 

[Patrick IL.]