What Will You Do For Lincoln's Day ?

[Eva Elisabeth]

I was so fascinated by Willy Brandt's speech and 1959 visit to Springfield that I tried to find a newspaper clipping. I found this in the Daily Illini (February 12, 1959).

Here is a photo of Willy Brandt at the dinner. The lady to his side is Illinois First Lady Shirley Stratton, wife of then Governor William Stratton.

Thank you so much for the article, Roger - this is so interesting to me! I am glad you like the speech. I think it quite significant as for showing Lincoln's meaning beyond the US.