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David J. Kent is an award-winning Abraham Lincoln historian and award-winning former scientist. He is the author of books on Abraham Lincoln, Nikola Tesla, and Thomas Edison. His website is davidjkent-writer.com.

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A Sucker Whig in Connecticut’s Court – Abraham Lincoln Comes to New England

Lunch and Learn – A Sucker Whig in Connecticut’s Court: Abraham Lincoln Comes to New England May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Free Virtual Presentation! https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/eve... Abraham Lincoln traveled to New England only twice. In 1848, he was an unknown “Sucker Whig” from the western frontier. In 1860, he... Continue reading Read more of this blog post »

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Louis Agassiz: Creator of American Science

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Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920

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