Why is Abraham Lincoln so popular right now?

[LincolnMan]

An observation offerred fresh from the Springfield trip: Lincoln is still very popular. It was gratifying to see people of every age and ethnicity obviously enjoying and admiring Lincoln. Whether it was at the museum, the Lincoln tomb, or at the many points of interest in the Springfield area- the crowds were there. We saw bus loads of school kids going to the sights. At the Lincoln home- a group of school children sat down at the curb in front of the house- and listened as a teacher gave a Lincoln verbal presentation. This was done, in spite of, those children being unable to enter into the house itself. I listened as the teacher fielded questions from the kids. My heart was warmed. The students love Lincoln- there are is hope for our country. The kids were very well- behaved, by the way.