Why is Abraham Lincoln so popular right now?

[LincolnMan]

Laurie and Betty: I agree with what you both said-and would add another factor-Obama's stated admiration of Lincoln. I work with many African-Americans and noticed an increased interest in Lincoln from them after the election. Rob: I love that book! But you will remember that it talks about ho0w the generatio0ns over time have viewed Lincoln. It points out how Lincoln's image has declined in the last 50 years or so. I do believe that there has been a more favorable trend of thought about him in the last few years.