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2/9–2/13: Free Lincoln Bicentennial Events at Portland State University

February 6th, 2009

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the Friends of History at Portland State University will host a week of events starting February 9. All events are free and open to the public.

• Monday, February 9: Readathon of books on Abraham Lincoln. 7:00 pm, Cramer Hall Room 447.

• Tuesday, February 10: Lincoln movie night. Showing of the acclaimed 3-hour miniseries “Lincoln” starring Sam Waterson as Lincoln and Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Todd Lincoln. Refreshments will be served. 5:00 pm, Cramer Hall Room 494.

• Wednesday, February 11: Bicentennial eve keynote speech: “Lincoln, His Cabinet and Generals: the Early Conflicts.” Retired Whitman College History Professor Tom Edwards will examine the relationship our 16th president had with his Cabinet members and with Generals McClellan, Meade and Grant in this special Bicentennial eve lecture. 7:30 pm, Cramer Hall Room 494.

• Thursday, February 12: Bicentennial candlelight vigil and short walk to the George Waters Fite Lincoln Statue in the South Park Blocks to commemorate the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Meet at the PSU History Department lounge at 5:50 pm, Cramer Hall Room 441.

• Friday, February 13: Lincoln movie night. Screening of 1938 “Young Mr. Lincoln” starring Henry Fonda. 6:00 pm, Cramer Hall Room 494.

Cramer Hall is located on the PSU campus at 1721 SW Broadway.

For more information, visit the Lincoln Bicentennial website.

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