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Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church - RJNorton - 07-08-2012 09:34 AM
In 1840 Lincoln made an unusual move while the Illinois House of Representatives was using the Second Presbyterian Church as a temporary location for its meeting. What did he do?
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Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church
RE: Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church - J. Beckert - 07-08-2012 10:07 AM
Does it have something to do with jumping out a window for some reason I can't recall?
RE: Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church - RJNorton - 07-08-2012 10:40 AM
(07-08-2012 10:07 AM)J. Beckert Wrote: Does it have something to do with jumping out a window for some reason I can't recall?
You win, Joe. The motive for jumping out the window, for which Lincoln suffered considerable humiliation, was to break a quorum when Democrats called for a vote to cripple the Whig-favored state bank. Two other legislators, Joseph Gillepsie and Asahel Gridley, jumped with Lincoln. As his life went on, Lincoln became embarrassed at what he had done, and he avoided discussing it with people in the future.
RE: Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church - LincolnMan - 08-12-2012 07:27 AM
Is the church building still standing today? If so, I've missed it during my Springfield trips.
RE: Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church - RJNorton - 08-12-2012 09:38 AM
Bill, it's gone, but the location is marked with a tablet.
RE: Springfield's Old Second Presbyterian Church - LincolnMan - 08-12-2012 10:03 AM
Thanks Roger-that was informative.