Springfield Tour

[David Lockmiller]

(04-30-2018 07:30 AM)Gene C Wrote:  I'm trying to encourage Dave and Scott to reenact the Lincoln - Armstrong wrestling match, but without much success.

I have a much better idea.

When the group visits the old State Capitol, someone in the group can read Lincoln's house-divided speech which was given by Lincoln on June 16, 1858 after he had accepted the Illinois Republican Party's nomination as that state's US senator. I believe that he gave the speech in the same room that he sat as a state legislator on the second floor (but ask the staff). Record the speech on an Iphone (or other smart phone) with the room in the background or in front of the Washington painting or at Lincoln's desk, if permitted to do so. Then, upload the video to YouTube. Post the location on YouTube here for all to see.

Apply the same procedure for Lincoln's Farewell speech of February 11, 1861 at the Great Western Railroad Depot.

And, the best for last, Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address to be accomplished along side the bust of Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial. This speech was the culmination of his life and legacy.