Pres. Lincoln Invited First Black Speaker to Congress
National Constitution Center - National Constitution Center
Don't miss David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of the Carlyle Group, 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 for a special kick-off celebration commemorating the 13th Amendment. Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center moderates. Video remarks by the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor will be provided during the program. This program is presented in partnership with the Constitutional Accountability Center. Lincoln's Legacy and exhibition on the 13th Amendment has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence.