Well, it was 200 years ago, today.
Even though I'm essentially Southern and a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, I have to give credit to the man. He was one amazing man. To have kept the country together during one of the worst times in its history is an amazing feat in itself, especially in light of the problems in his private life.
His sense of humor as well as ability with words, before presidents had full-time speech writers, is par excellence. Then, there was his rise from extremely humble beginnings to the nation's top office. Truly a self-made man.
Even though I was born in North Carolina, I have lived all but 11 of my 57 years in the Land of Lincoln.
We were even thinking of driving down to Springfield, Illinois, today, but have just gotten back from a 12 day trip to Florida's panhandle and a six day trip out to the Mississippi River to see the bald eagles. Time to stick around the house for awhile.
Happy Birthday, Abe. --RoadDog
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Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
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