Extra Credit Questions

[Rogerm]

William Henry Seward, Secretary of State.

[RJNorton]

Excellent, Roger!! You win! Kudos. William Seward is the person.

There are more details about Seward's note here.

[RJNorton]

What well-known person said this about Abraham Lincoln?

"His birth brought into the world the miracle of a new life, than which none has ever exercised a more profound influence upon the civilization of the time. It was the beginning of a life the memory of whose unselfish devotion to the welfare of mankind will live as long as men prize liberty. In its fullness a nation consecrated to the doctrine of human rights was saved from destruction. The sacrifices that marked its course presaged a finer relationship among races and peoples."

[Gene C]

That sounds like something a political leader might say, and prior to 1970.
Am I on the right track?

[RJNorton]

He was a leader, Gene, but it was in the military. And, you are correct, the quote in the question is prior to 1970.

[L Verge]

I don't have a clue, but I'll guess at Gen. George Patton (a favorite of mine).

BTW: I recently came across a quote that I really agree with, but have no idea who said it: “Leadership is about the future, so all true leadership begins with vision.” There was a similar one right before it that said "Management is about the present. Leadership is about the future."

[Eva Elisabeth]

Henry Deming?

[RJNorton]

I am sorry, Laurie and Eva, but it was neither Patton nor Deming.

Hint #1: This man was once considered a possible Presidential candidate.

[L Verge]

I am sorry, Laurie and Eva, but it was neither Patton nor Deming.

Hint #1: This man was once considered a possible Presidential candidate.

Before or after 1900?

[RJNorton]

After 1900

[Wild Bill]

MacArthur

[Eva Elisabeth]

Another US President?

[RJNorton]

Bill, it was not MacArthur, and Eva, the man never became a U.S. President.

[Eva Elisabeth]

Is his name familiar or(/and) has been mentioned on the forum (ever) before?

[RJNorton]

Yes, it's a familiar name in history, and he has been mentioned before. The last time he was mentioned was in a post by Bill R.