Category Archives: Lincoln

‘Lincoln’ Historically Inaccurate? Congressman Joe Courtney Finds Big Error in Film

Posted on February 8, 2013 by civilwarweek

Rep. Joe Courtney, of Connecticut, recently took in a viewing of Steven Spielberg’s film, which chronicles Honest Abe’s last months in office as he fights to abolish slavery, but was miffed when he saw two Connecticut congressmen vote against the … Continue reading →

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Panel Discussion for the film LINCOLN

Posted on January 16, 2013 by civilwarweek

The Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force hosted a premiere screening of the film “Lincoln” at the Theatres at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on November 16, 2012 with a post-film panel discussion. The panelists are Dr. David Woodard, … Continue reading →

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Report of first doctor to reach Abraham Lincoln after he was shot is found

Posted on June 12, 2012 by civilwarweek

The first doctor to reach President Abraham Lincoln after he was shot in a Washington theater rushed to his ceremonial box and found him paralyzed, comatose and leaning against his wife. Dr. Charles Leale ordered brandy and water to be … Continue reading →

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Chronicles of the War – March 1862

Posted on April 13, 2012 by civilwarweek

The Chronicles of the War Series is a series of monthly Civil War “Updates from the ‘President’”. They are scheduled to be issued each month through April, 2015. They are written and produced by Fritz Klein; filmed and edited by … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Assassination Resources

Posted on January 10, 2012 by civilwarweek

Due to the reconfiguration of this blog, here are the links to the stories on Frederick Aiken, Mary Surratt and the Lincoln Assassination, for your convenience.   Frederick Aiken Biography Frederick Aiken The Attorney – Historians Weigh In Rare Aiken … Continue reading →

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Copper thieves steal sword at Lincoln tomb

Posted on November 14, 2011 by civilwarweek

CHICAGO (AFP) — Thieves have snatched a copper sword from the burial site of president Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered leaders in US history, local media reported. The roughly three-foot (90-centimeter) sword was brandished by the statue of … Continue reading →

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Northampton Community College celebrates opening of Civil War exhibit

Posted on November 6, 2011 by civilwarweek

By Sara K. Satullo | The Express-Times  A crowd quickly developed around Brian Alnutt as he guided visitors through the Civil War exhibit on loan toNorthampton Community College. Alnutt is an assistant professor of history at the college and was acting … Continue reading →

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In Memory: Senator Edward Dickinson Baker (1811-1861)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by civilwarweek

Edward Baker was born in London, England. his family moved to the United States in 1815, and Baker spent the next ten years of his life in Philadelphia before his family moved to Indiana and then Illinois. While still a … Continue reading →

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150 Years Ago: Battle of Ball’s Bluff Oct. 21, 1861

Posted on October 23, 2011 by civilwarweek

Ball’s Bluff was a small battle by the standards of the Civil War, but it had ramifications far beyond its size. It was only the second significant battle in the east, and received a great deal of attention in both … Continue reading →

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Spielberg to film ‘Lincoln’ scenes in Richmond

Posted on October 5, 2011 by civilwarweek

By BOB LEWIS, Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. – The Capitol of Virginia, onetime seat of the Confederacy, is being converted for a few weeks more in keeping with how it looked at the close of the Civil War — for … Continue reading →

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