Who, When, Why What

[GARY POPOLO]

Frist I want to say that all of your posts were very interesting to read. It is amazing how many people get hit with the Lincoln bug! I want to frist say to you Jim how truly sorry I am about the loss of your daughter. I have two daughters myself and can not imagine the pain you must have gone though. Next Laurie my first daugter Tracey was born on May 9th. Now as to Who & When The person who drew me to Lincoln. That would have to be my 7th. grade high school history teacher Mr Prisler. He loved everything about Lincoln and the assassination. He gave me a book Myths after Lincoln by Lloyd Lewis. I could not put that book down. I still have that book and have read it a couple of times.

Why - I am not sure what drew me to like Lincoln as much I do but, I think it has to do with the man and his time in history, the civil war, assassination, conspirators and conspiracy theories. The stories are endless. What is not to like!
What - I am not sure exactly how Lincoln effects me in my everyday life. I look forward to coming to this forum and learning more about the man and his times. As silly as it may sound in my business I try to be true to myself, honest with my clients and at times ask myself "what would Lincoln do". Best Gary

[HerbS]

I first became interested in Lincoln and the Civil War at the age of 4.When ever I would go to my uncle's house,I would ask,"whose rifile is that over the fire place"? I was told that it was one of my two Great- Grandfathers who were in the Civil War.Then I became enthralled with-Lincoln and the Civil War,in High School and most of all-College.I was fortunate enough to have Dr.Albert Castel as my mentor! I researched both Great-Grandfathers to see what they did.One was a prison guard in NY-Harbor.The other,was a POW in Texas.So,I wrote their stories and they became published.As a Teacher of High School History I would always teach a unit on the Civil War.Then I branched out and taught-"Rochester and the Civil War"at a local College.I must say that the most I have ever learned about Lincoln and the Civil War,is on this forum and it's plethera of knowledge!!!!

[richard petersen]

I was married in 1968 and returning from Williamsburg made a stop at Ford's theater. Purchased the book Twenty Days and started to do some reading. I believe the first book that I read was by Otto Eisenschiml and I was hooked on the "conspiracy". That book was followed by Thedore Roscoe and it had to be Stanton and his friends. Over the years have purchased many books. My favorites are "Brutas" and "Blood on the Moon". The most rediculous "The Lincoln Conspiracy" by Sunn Pictures .
Joining the Surratt Society is a great way to keep the interest going on a monthly basis.

[LincolnMan]

I just showed son my copy of Twenty Days. He was quite impressed with it. It was one of my early books about Lincoln also.

[Rsmyth]

Twenty-two years ago my wife and I took the kids (then 6 & 8) to Fords Theater and the Petersen house. Based on the questions they asked, I talked to the Rangers and we did a self guided Booth escape tour, stopping at the Surratt house. We then headed north ignoring the "no tresspassing" sign and visited the Foxes at Tudor Hall. Mr. Fox gave us a quick tour and then directed us to the Booth burial plot in Green Mount. Very quickly I had more questions than my children and have been trying to find answers ever since.

[Lincoln Wonk]

It's funny how many things we learn start with our kids.