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A Trivia Question - L Verge - 07-19-2018 06:25 PM

I am going to slip a trivia question into this thread because it speaks to Mr. Lincoln's legacy.

What major social movement/organization was founded on the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth?

RE: A Trivia Question - J. Beckert - 07-19-2018 06:47 PM

The NAACP.

RE: A Trivia Question - L Verge - 07-19-2018 06:51 PM

(07-19-2018 06:47 PM)J. Beckert Wrote:  The NAACP.

Wow, that was quick. Were you peeking over my shoulder?

RE: A Trivia Question - J. Beckert - 07-20-2018 10:44 PM

No. I cheated. Can you say "Titus Ridgway"?

RE: A Trivia Question - L Verge - 07-31-2018 02:53 PM

I'm not sure that this falls under Lincoln's legacy, but has anyone ever seen a photo of Mr. Lincoln's alleged bunk-mate at the summer White House -- Capt. David Derickson? I just read a claim that he is pictured at Lincoln's immediate right in the photo of the President, McClellan, and other officers at Antietam.

RE: A Trivia Question - AussieMick - 07-31-2018 05:36 PM

Here's something I found through surfing the net using Civil War David Derickson as the Google search terms
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-men-in-lincolns-life-as-friends-or-lovers.141901/

RE: A Trivia Question - L Verge - 07-31-2018 06:14 PM

(07-31-2018 05:36 PM)AussieMick Wrote:  Here's something I found through surfing the net using Civil War David Derickson as the Google search terms
https://civilwartalk.com/threads/the-men-in-lincolns-life-as-friends-or-lovers.141901/

Thanks, Mick. I saw that photo on another site, but when comparing it with the one of the gentleman at Antietam, I just can't believe it is the same man - despite the increase in age. I'd love to find one of a younger Derickson, or at least have the Antietam photo with a caption identifying all the men in that photo.

RE: A Trivia Question - RJNorton - 08-01-2018 04:00 AM

There is a photo of (allegedly) a younger Derickson here. (Click on "See 1 more")

The only problem is that the photo is of Elmer Ellsworth, not David Derickson.

I shall contact Find A Grave about this error.

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Elmer Ellsworth


RE: A Trivia Question - Eva Elisabeth - 08-01-2018 05:19 PM

It seems gone, at least I can't find it anymore.

RE: A Trivia Question - RJNorton - 08-01-2018 05:25 PM

(08-01-2018 05:19 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  It seems gone, at least I can't find it anymore.

Thanks, Eva. Yes, the folks at Find A Grave acted quickly.