Forgotten Abraham Lincoln

While there are so many reasons to remember Abraham Lincoln as the sixteenth president, he was more than a president, he was a singular personality, one of the most unique of the 45 men who have led the nation.
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[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

Some have questioned the final comment about Lincoln being the most unique of the 45 men who have served as President. While there have been 46 presidencies, there have only been 45 different men who served as president. This is owing to the non-consecutive administrations of Grover Cleveland.

[@GREATLORDPOOH]

I'm going to pretend you didn't say that lol

[@thomasdupee1440]

I thought that there would be comments about that, but I understood.

[@russcrawford3310]

We had eight different men serve as President under the Articles of Confederation

[@steveshoemaker6347]

THANK THG🎀......Shoe🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

@@russcrawford3310 not Presidents of the United States, but presidents of congress assembled. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3TcY4Kll5qNnLM

[@ralphmills7322]

One of the recordings Maine humorist Joe Perham made in his career was the "Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln". One segment I enjoyed was supposedly set during the Lincoln/Douglas debates when Douglas mentions Lincoln sold liquor for a living. Lincoln's rebuttal was yes for a while he operated a general store that sold dry goods, hardware, tobacco, foodstuffs, etc and yes indeed liquor and Mr. Douglas was one of my very best customers!

[@fokkerd3red618]

That's a good one.

[@lelandframe1029]

Great comeback, Abe!

[@neilpemberton5523]

Douglas indeed was a heavy drinker, who campaigned so hard in the 1860 election he was dead within a year.

[@loretta_3843]

I've always appreciated how he could use words so well. Either comedic or serious.

[@narrowhousevideos]

Quick note, Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky AT THE TIME. If you are looking for the site today, it is in LaRue County, KY. Hardin County's border was moved and the new County of LaRue was created in 1843.

[@ukulelemikeleii]

When I was in ROTC, training at fort Knox Kentucky, we visited Lincoln's grandmother's grave, which is located way back in the woods on that military installation. I believe she met her fate at the hands of the Cherokee, back in the 1790s if I'm not mistaken? Be that as it may, it was pretty cool to visit something very few people would ever get the chance to see...

[@shafferjoe1962]

Just when you think you know a man. Along comes THG to fill in the gaps of a great man's life. Thank you sir and God bless you brother

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

People only ever want to talk to me about my "vampire slayer" days. How refreshing to hear someone interested in non-fiction.

[@mrkitty777]

Surprised a republican helping end of slavery 🤔

[@davidhollenshead4892]

​@@abrahamlincoln9758 Thanks for being the best US President. However, you really should have charged the slave owners, slave traders, and slave masters for their many Felonies. After all, Kidnapping, Rape, Murder, Castration, Torture, etc. were all Capital Crimes in the South. So after a brief trial, they should have faced the gallows and America would have avoided the continued damage by Sociopathic White Nationalists...

[@johnfun3394]

History was always my favorite in school, somethings never change.

[@DucNguyen-bd5ir]

I find this deeper look into the man, not just the titles he held, made an already respected and loved person even more endearing. Thank you.

[@dixiestrong]

Duc Nguyen Racist tyrant!!

[@lynnwood7205]

Nguyen Phuoc Bao Duc, who I did know, would have said the same.

[@1977Yakko]

The movie Lincoln starring Daniel Day Lewis probably shows Lincoln in a more eccentric manner than most other movies. That said, it ranks as one of my favorite Civil War Era movies.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

"Come out you old rat!"

[@neilpemberton5523]

Lincoln was eccentric, and used it to his advantage. His habit of telling a seemingly unrelated story out of the blue prepared a room for what he really wanted to say. The movie shows it several times.

[@lelandframe1029]

The TV miniseries "Gore Vidal's Lincoln" starring Sam Waterston as Lincoln also shows him in a more human light.

[@johnschuh8616]

Lewis only lacks his physical strength. It is said that Lincoln chopped his own wood for the fire and that he showed his strength by extending out out at arms length and shoulder high. the double blade ax he was using. This when he was near fifty years old. But Lews is sure captures the voice. described by many observers but not used by previous actors who portrayed him. Henry Fonda simulated Lincoln’s shambling gait.

[@1977Yakko]

@@stephen-ng I love that documentary. 😀

[@dirtcop11]

I have visited many of the historic sites relating to Lincoln. There are a few in Western Illinois that barely get mentioned. The Lincoln- Douglas Debate that took place in Quincy, Illinois is among them. I have visited New Salem, his home in Springfield, and his tomb, also in Springfield. I hope he remains high in the minds of Americans

[@j.leeedwards2780]

I live in Western Illinois. There is also a Lincoln-Douglas debate site in Galesburg. I used to be an interpreter at New Salem.

[@daviddoolin8701]

I live in Lincoln, Illinois - the only town named for and christened by Lincoln himself in 1853 before he became famous :-)

[@cynthiabeckenbaugh5189]

In Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. We have a soldier and sailors monument in the center of town. With a brick from Lincoln's tomb. When he called for soldiers, before the civil war, our fathers and sons, were the first to Washington DC.

[@fuckcensorship69]

Imagine visiting a dictator's home place

[@richardmourdock2719]

Would enjoy an episode on Lincoln's use of language. Clearly, the most lyrical and scholarly in the use of words.... and ironically, from a guy who never spent a day of his life in what we could consider a formal school setting. Self-educated by reading what he called the three B's. The Bible, The Blackstone Law Journals and "The Bard".... Shakespeare. Remarkable.

[@eliotreader8220]

I didn't know that he was interested in Shakespeare. was Abraham a popluar first name in the 1930s. I have just been to see the new Rail children film the young lad in it is called Ab after Ab Lincoln

[@richardmourdock2719]

@@eliotreader8220 He was named after his grandfather. That he so often quoted the Bible.. but he was never a member of a church and was once described as an open "scoffer" of religion, Christianity in particular. He is actually known to have quoted Shakespeare a few times in cabinet meetings. His very sophisticated, mostly eastern cabinet members thought him a bit of a rough wilderness rogue. But such moments caused them to think he indeed, had some depth. Told some shockingly dirty jokes too. I wouldn't have used the term "eccentric" to describe him as the H.G. did, but he was.. different. And, if Mary had agreed to move to Oregon, we likely would not have known of him.

[@dixiestrong]

@Richard Mourdock he was a atheist!

[@richardmourdock2719]

@@dixiestrong I'll agree there is ambiguity. His long-time law partner and Mary Todd Lincoln hated each other and seldom agreed on anything, but both said after his death he was not particularly religious, Mary more specifically saying he was not a Christian. However, after the death of their first son, both Mary and Abraham Lincoln seemed to experience a bit of faith though later they both took part in seances in the White House which certainly runs against most current thoughts of religious faith. But too, it was Lincoln himself who cited his own education as being founded on The Bible. He certainly quoted it often both publicly and privately... but is that an expression of religious faith? Not necessarily. Atheism? Not that either. My personal belief is there were many times he wanted to believe and other times he doubted. Perhaps even uttering the prayer from the Book of Mark, "I believe, but forgive my unbelief."

[@richardmourdock2719]

@@JR-pr8jb Sadly we are still waiting for that post on his use of language... while some would tear down his statue because of statements he made during the Lincoln Douglas debates about the "inequality" he saw in the races.

[@marsspacex6065]

Man Lincolns second inaugural speech is an amazing about forgiveness and reconciliation.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

And resolve: "Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondsman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword as was said three thousand years ago so still it must be said 'the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether."

[@stevebailey325]

I shake my head in sadness at how far we have fallen from this man. There are no leaders, no statesman, no one with the wit and wisdom of this, in my opinion, greatest president and just a good man.

[@joesterling4299]

It seems we have to look toward Ukraine these days to find such men. Perhaps trial by fire is required to forge great leaders, and there's precious little of that around here.

[@vince1638]

@@joesterling4299 You don't know shit about Zelinsky. You've been fed media B.S. and are swallowing it wholesale. Ukraine was known as one of the worlds most corrupt countries only 2 years ago. You are extremely naive if you think much has changed in that period of time. We have NO idea where the billions of U.S. $ has landed in that toilet of a country.

[@Weshopwizard]

@@joesterling4299 REALLY?!? Ukrainian Nazi sympathizers?!

[@catofthecastle1681]

I do agree but it’s hard to come forward from the pack in this confusing days, when such impossible standards are used for comparison. Lincoln didn’t look like such a God when he was a young man at the time either! We need to use common sense and critical thinking skills to find good men instead of depending upon camera and news outlets to tell us flash in the pan sound bytes and memes to guide our votes! Lincoln had many bad personal quirks that would have disqualified his votes right now in our political climate! And those qualities nearly cost him the office even then!

[@honeysucklecat]

It’s sad how the GOP has become the party of greed, deceit, hate, and OBEDIENCE to trump, the man so weak and cowardly he can’t admit he lost.

[@matthewpoplawski8740]

A sad day for us history buffs. Historian and author David McCullough passed away today at age 89. I have several of his books,and ,have NEVER been disappointed with he wrote(After reading the book THE PATHWAY BETWEEN THE SEAS, I learned more about the building and history of the Panama Canal than I ever did in school). I believe that I have of the few remaining hardback copies of his biography of Harry Truman (these days, one can find a copy in only paperback).😪😪😪😪

[@scottklocke891]

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[@debraperez7171]

And his voice as a narrator!

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

And here's to the man who made John Adams such an intriguing figure that HBO aired an incredible miniseries based on his book. Mr. McCullough, may we meet some distant day...

[@johnschuh8616]

And a great speaker.

[@fokkerd3red618]

Thanks for mentioning that, I didn't know he passed.

[@jimreilly917]

HG…thanks for peeling the legend from the MAN. Lincoln wasn’t the Apotheosis of his memorial in DC. He was a small time country attorney and sometime soldier who turned his interests, passions and gifts…to the service of his nation at a time of grave need. But was just…an HONEST country lawyer, who held onto that honesty through life. A hard life.

[@-jeff-]

TY THG for showing us the Lincoln most didn't know about. And shows us; for want of horseshoe a future president was saved. An unshod hoof is a club. A shod hoof is an iron mace. I know from painful experience.

[@RobertRAbell]

Thank you History Guy. Appreciate all y’all do to bring us the Real History. All day long Yahoo

[@bruceme101]

I thought I knew Lincoln fairly well, but after watching this I felt everything I knew was from wiki or Ken Burns, I love how you dig deeper and connect the nuances that shaped the man. Keep at it!

[@DuckReach432]

Imagine suffering a fractured skull as a child in1819, then rallying back and recovering. To the point where he was winning wrestling matches only a few years later. He must have had enormous natural resilience, physically and mentally.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

You might be surprised at how many people fracture bones and never know it. I work in an e.r., and we routinely see people who come in for injuries, and we spot evidence of previous fractures that they weren't aware of, including skull fractures. The bone doesn't have to be completely cracked through from one end to another to be fractured. A fracture is a crack in the bone, not necessarily completely broken.

[@scotcoon1186]

Didn't have much choice back then. Get tough, or don't get at all.

[@eloiseharbeson2483]

I suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1969. I still deal with its effects.

[@lelandframe1029]

I've heard that a doctor who attended Lincoln after he was shot and moved across the street to the boarding house remarked, "A lesser man would be dead already!"

[@justme_gb]

As recent as 50 years ago, Americans were mostly tough and resilient.

[@kejola1969]

This was nothing short of outstanding THG!!! Thank you very much!

[@lizj5740]

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, by Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, is an excellent tribute to Lincoln's ability to bring together people who were natural political enemies.

[@richardmattingly7000]

Lincoln's father was often at odds with his son's love of learning -books since he saw little value in them since he was practically illiterate because what was important wasn't the abstract but day to day knowledge. Fortunately it was his Stepmother Sara who was widower herself that encouraged his interests and he adored her for it never failing to call her mother instead of Mrs Lincoln. Indeed she was well known for her sense of humour and regarded the gangly young boy then man as her own son along with the three she brought with her into the home. Telling him jokingly that he had to keep his hair clean since it might touch the ceiling he and some friends put some footprints on and got after him she was chuckling at the stunt they pulled. Upon his leaving for being sworn in as Pres. Sara Lincoln feared she'd never see him again believing someone would take his life and was grief stricken when it came true knowing it wasnt just worry on her part. Without his stepmother the Lincoln we know from history likely would never if been more than yoeman framer or craftsman since it was her encouragement of learning and getting what she could to that end built his mind as much as the authors he read...

[@kieraethan]

Thank you for including these also little-known facts about Lincoln's life! She was a gift to him, and he a gift to her.

[@michaelsadams524]

Thank You History Guy! For me personally, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are tied at the top of my list. Both before, and most importantly after their presidencies, they have had, and continue to have a profound impact on Our Great Nation. Their impact continues to this day.

[@w.m.woodward2833]

A great collection of tidbits of information on our 16th president, and I learned a few things that were enlightening of the man and the myth around him. They actually help fill in a few gaps in my understanding of who he was and what he was like. 👍

[@kurtb2522]

One can't grow up in Illinois without learning about Lincoln. Many of the stories are real knee slappers. Thank you, Lance, for another excellent memory.

[@glrider100]

Thank-you so much for this. So many times, a historical figure's brightest moments blind us to the more subtle hues that made them more than the first line of their biographies. I find it is the subtleties of a person's life that truly shape them. I hope you continue this as a series. There are so many historical figures, not just presidents, though presidents alone could keep you going for months, that are worthy of remembrance.

[@kieraethan]

Yes! One of the most-forgotten and worst Presidents, Franklin Pierce, has a poignant & deeply sad life story. He deserves to be remembered, because we are all damaged by the tragedies & poor choices we make, even in the most powerful job in the land.

[@davidnoseworthy4540]

This was a very interesting episode Lance, thank you. I have always had much respect for President Lincoln, his values and what he stood for. President Lincoln was an exemplary Humanitarian. North American history, and the building of two nations, is taught in Canadian schools. The only Canadian politician to have met President Lincoln, was Alexander Galt, Minister of Finance for the what was the British Colony of Upper and Lower Canada, now known as the provinces of Ontario and Quebec

[@Imperiused]

One of the things I lament is that many of the little stories that he told have been lost to time. By all accounts his stories were often pretty funny. I wish we had a compendium of sorts that could let us summon his phantom from the past.

[@tomjustis7237]

"The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln". Ah, if only that book actually existed. It would indeed be a great read!

[@Imperiused]

@@tomjustis7237 I actually own that book! I'm just lamenting on what we've lost.

[@stevebainbridge310]

What a great program. Patriotic and full of interesting detail!!

[@MarianneKat]

My husband and our children are distant relatives. The more I learn about Abe the more I see these traits in my family. And yes, my family is both tall (6' dtr, 6'1 twin boys, and the most mini me for my husband is our older son at 6'7) and quirky.

[@aberjaylopdollar1074]

I might add, that no other President grew up in such a hard scrabble life. Few people today, could have survived the life he lived as a young man. His father rented him out to labor for other men, and kept the money. His great intelligence led him forward, to become a self made man of success.

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

Love from DeKalb Mississippi USA 🇺🇸

[@davelafferty605]

Sir: I've been watching your channel for some time now, and I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your storytelling. Please keep doing what you're doing!

[@russwoodward8251]

So we went full bore into a civil war with a president that had been kicked in the head. God bless America and thank you again for the research and great presentation.

[@johnwinter9722]

Great episode! Thank you. Whets my appetite for more of the hidden gems of this great man.

[@WildWestGal]

Well, now I know where his migraines originated. Between the fracture, probable brain bleed, and the whiplash when his head got thrown back from the impact, even today with our therapies and drugs, that kind of injury has a very lasting impact. And chronic migraines, or any chronic pain, always lead to "melancholia."

[@jmmoore3865]

Two other events: his duel, with longswords, I think, and the narrow miss at assassination as he rode along alone late one night, and bullet through his hat.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

I prefer to tell the marksman that he hit his target perfectly.

[@jimpalmer1969]

This has been one of the best History Guy stories. Thank You

[@laserbeam002]

THG helps me more greatly appreciate America, our history and being American. God bless America and god bless Abraham Lincoln.

[@WoogietheWoogie]

I've read many books about Lincoln.....the History Guy revealed facts I haven't known. FANTASTIC JOB!

[@DalekSec4]

Great video,Great podcast, Great work. Greetings from the 🇬🇧

[@JesseOaks-ef9xn]

Lincoln's New Salem is a must see for anyone visiting Central Illinois. I have been there several times and was impressed by the town.

[@kurtb2522]

Two short Lincoln vignettes: Lincoln, as a Captain of his company in the Blackhawk War, marched his group to a fence with a narrow gap through which they would have to march. With no idea of the marching orders to get this group through the narrow gap, he ordered them to "Fall out and reform on the other side of the fence." Another time, in New Salem, Illinois, he offered to trade another man for a horse, sight unseen. At the appointed time the other man came into town from one direction with a sway backed nag, not even fit for the glue factory. Lincoln was said to come from the other side of town with a saw horse. Lincoln claimed it was the only time he was bested in a horse trade. But, there are more. Thanks, Lance. I appreciate you! Kurt Bullington

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Thank you Lance for this very intriguing tidbit of Abraham Lincoln. He has always been one of my favorite presidents. There were things that I never expected of him to be so involved with. The pattened that he got was indeed very interesting. Thank you again from a fellow Missourian.

[@JeremiahsFiles]

Lincoln & Franklin D. Roosevelt are my two favorite presidents.

[@SteveRiches]

Thankyou. Another great episode. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln has a connection to Manchester, England? We have a statue and a square named after him. And a copy of a letter he sent to the working people of Manchester while he was in office.

[@Guitcad1]

A good man to honor.

[@rays7437]

I didn't know that! Thanks.

[@stevesomers7366]

Thank you for your presentation on Lincoln. I learned several new things about him. He is one of the greatest presidents of our country, no doubt. I wonder if you have read the five volume story on The Life of George Washington released in 1804 by our fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall? It really moved me in many ways. First, in how many instances throughout our nations early history that our democracy was held by the actions of a singular person or coincidental event. Second, by the unwavering dedication and unselfish contributions of George Washington. It's a spectacular work that chronicles our history over 200 years, beginning from the early 1600s. It gave me a whole new appreciation for "our great experiment" and for the single person who saw it through. If you have not read it, I cannot recommend it more highly.

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

It nice to know, that after all this time, there's still much to learn about a President that was very much loved yet hated at the same time. Keep them guessing, Sir, you deserve it.

[@JEBavido]

You mention his melancholy but didn’t mention that he once said he dread to be left alone in a room with a pen knife! Poor man! Also, you mentioned his love of animals but not that he had to be very forcefully restrained from running into the White House stables when it caught fire and tragically several horses died, particularly his son’s little pony. But then, I think you just need a much longer video to cover everything that has caught my attention concerning Lincoln. 🙂

[@PH_INFO_101]

J.E. B. , The Title of this video is "Forgotten Abraham Lincoln", not "Well Known Facts about Abraham Lincoln". But then, I think you just need to produce your own video to cover everything that has caught your attention concerning Lincoln. 🙂

[@scottkoenig6326]

Hello JEB. This History Guy is great but he cannot include every tidbit and still fit his pieces into 16-minute time frames. I understand your point though but we will not nitpick The History Guy. Savvy? THANKS!

[@stevedietrich8936]

George Washington is also in the wrestling Hall of Fame. There are stories of a middle aged GW defeating soldier after soldier, one after another, in wrestling matches.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

Is this a challenge?

[@datadavis]

A challenger has appeared

[@keithmussey9635]

I can imagine a rambunctious TR joining the fun.

[@riconui5227]

I can't imagine a rank and file soldier making an effort to defeat their commander in a wrestling match. Make it look like it's legit, but lose anyway to avoid the consequences. Like throwing a golf match with your boss because you can.

[@nickbloom6861]

Now I want to get a time machine, grab every former president and host a presidential wrestling match.

[@skypieper]

I read the Gettysburg address yesterday and it just made me emotional on all sorts of levels. Politicians don't talk like that anymore, Kinda think Lincoln was the last honest politician/president.

[@kathrynkildow3743]

It gives me goosebumps and makes me cry.

[@15743_Hertz]

He was such a beloved president that it's hard to determine where the truth ends and the apocryphal begins.

[@williamjones3462]

I read a book 'The Unknown Lincoln' By Dale Carnegie. Written in the '20's, He traveled to Illinois and interviewed people still alive who remembered the Lincoln family. It detailed the brutally hard life he endured. A good read. I highly recommend it Also watch the KZbin video 'The Lincoln Mallet'.

[@williamjones3462]

I have a copy of "The Unknown Lincoln. A great book. I have a friend, now 94 years old who is a skilled woodworker. He has a plank or wood from every country on earth! They hang on the walls of his shop. He even has a plank of Lignum Vitae dredged from the bottom of the Panama Canal. It was a railroad tie with a spike (and he has the spike that was in it). He can miter wood to fractions of a degree. He thought the Lincoln mallet is too complicated for him. I would love to have one. A fascinating piece of work.

[@swinedance]

Lincoln was an amazing guy. In more than one way he shaped the nation. When I moved to Texas almost forty years ago, it was the only state to celebrate Juneteenth. People had to explain its reason for being to me. Now its a national holiday. I enjoyed your post a few months ago about the founding fathers that culminated with the fact that three of them had died on July 4th, which go me to thinking about important dates. One that I think you could do a magnificent job of profiling is February 12, 1809. It is by fa, the most important date of the eighteenth century. Both Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born on that day.

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

I'm hoping you will tell the story of the saving of Lincoln's son from being crushed under a suddenly moving train at the embarcation point in Jersey City. It's history worth repeating.

[@TheHistoryGuyChannel]

In this episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJCWd6acosqppK8

[@chrisdominguez7485]

As always - thank you for your work and presentations that satisfy initial curiosity and then often stimulate desires to learn more! Your enthusiastic style is personally motivating to expand my perspective of the human story. I would have loved to have you as a professor in my history studies!

[@anthonyburke5656]

I’m not an American, but have a deep interest in US history. It surprises me how few Americans appreciate how good a Politician Abraham Lincoln was, “trading” influence and appointments to garner support. Another aspect is how Americans systematically “overlook” that Abraham Lincoln had black heritage.

[@jeffreykostbar9859]

wonderful bits of Lincoln history I did not know. thank you

[@almord9357]

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks again, History Guy!

[@WilliamSmith-oh1gi]

Certainly one of the best in a great series of podcasts. I'd love to see a similar one on Grant

[@lordofelectrons4513]

Lincoln also wrote some iconic speeches that said so very much in so very few words.

[@PompadourSamurai]

I recommend Lincoln's Melancholy by Joshua Wolf Shenk. That book goes into detail about the melancholia and humanism mentioned in this video. One detail I liked from it was that Lincoln loved Edgar Allan Poe's poetry. In many ways I think of him as our gothic president.

[@fergusmallon1337]

When I see pictures of Mr. Lincoln the thing that stands out most to my mind is a need for a brush and comb

[@juneroberts5305]

It may be that he didn't use any of the products available to men at that time (like Macassar Oil) to smooth down his hair, or he was one of those people whose hair can't be tamed for more than 2 seconds... 😁 My cousin has hair like that. 2 seconds after combing it he looks like he never combed his hair in 5 years.

[@frank124c]

Lincoln was a great man because he saved thousands of people from the horrors of slavery.

[@Peg-ee5ei]

That was all very fascinating. Thank you!

[@stevengalloway8052]

I find it hard to believe that Abraham Lincoln could EVER be forgotten. If any President would be remembered, it's Lincoln... 😏

[@LatitudeSky]

In an interesting twist, there are professional actors who specialize in portraying Lincoln, including how he spoke. Movies often depict Lincoln with a deep, booming voice. But contemporary descriptions of his actual voice reveal Lincoln actually had a normal Midwesterner voice, probably very similar to the voice of our own THG.

[@gregsmith1719]

Boy, could we use him now!

[@ralphhuebner4350]

You have a very pleasing way of telling a story. Thanks very much.

[@howardjohnson2138]

Another Excellent Presentation - Thank you

[@timmylee41]

My father was a American history buff. Centered often on the Civil War. We never seemed to relate on many...if any subjects, looking back a lot of that was on me. After Dad passed some years ago, I found myself reading some of his books and can see where his passion on the subject came from. It's been 14 years since his passing and I've acquired a thirst for that knowledge...I've visited several civil war battlefields, read General Grants memoirs. (My apologies for the long winded post). I admire the connection Grant and Lincoln formed. And have always thought what a great tragedy that our country was cheated of Lincoln's profound wit and compassion during reconstruction. I've often given thought to how different this country could have rebounded from all that killing. Would love to hear your thoughts on the subject....or anyone else's for that matter

[@alldecadesplaylists1017]

Very good episode. Thank you.

[@corbinmcnabb]

During the Lincoln Douglas debates, apparently Douglas (who was hot tempered) challenged Lincoln to a duel. Lincoln, 6'4" (or thereabouts) exercised his right to decide weapons. Pitchforks in 5'6" of water. Douglas, very short, withdrew his challenge.

[@johnschuh8616]

Shields, not Douglas And broadswords. Shields' good sense curbed his temper.

[@corbinmcnabb]

@@johnschuh8616 What I heard from a history teacher was during the Lincoln Douglas debates.

[@rabbi120348]

Lincoln was born in a log cabin that he built with his own hands.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

I had planned to visit the Virgin Islands, but I preferred them not have to cjange the name.

[@michaelratliff9449]

So he built it with his own hands ..Before he was born?..Wow..even before his birth ...are you a flat earth society member by any chance?...

[@rabbi120348]

@@michaelratliff9449 It's an old joke. We know that the earth isn't flat because if it were, cats would already have pushed everything over the edge.

[@michaelratliff9449]

@@rabbi120348 My Siamese cat gave you her middle paw after she read your reply ...lol...her world is about 2000 ft square, ...all she's ever known...

[@rhuephus]

my oh my .. ha ha ... miracles never cease !!! Wonder how many caught that ????

[@Mbrafford1966]

I named my son, Lincoln Naoyuki, Lin meaning Lake and Coln meaning Colony/city in Gaelic. My son was born in Otsu City, Japan. Lake Biwa the largest lake in Japan has made Otsu the Lake City, and I am from Lakeland, Florida. My mother being from Illinois, "The Land of Lincoln" . She also had a print of the Lincoln Memorial on her wall her entire life. I wanted to name my son Benjamin, but shortened it means toilet in Japanese. So my favorite and most noble Lincoln for my mother and other reasons and Naoyuki for his grandfather, mean straight and honest in Kanji. Thank you for your videos, We are in Japan.

[@Mbrafford1966]

I live 5 minutes from the site of The Otsu Incident, look it up Wikipedia is pretty accurate.

[@rhuephus]

how could a name "Benjamin" be translated as "toilet" in Japanese ??

[@Mbrafford1966]

@@rhuephusBen-chan would be the short version for Benjamin, benjo is toilet, also ben is poo

[@michaeldelvecchio41]

I hope that you will expound on Benjamin Lincoln in a future episode. He must, after all, have a history worth remembering since whole counties were named after him!!!

[@BookieCrook]

I live in Lincoln County, GA. Benjamin Lincoln was a hero during the Revolutionary War. He was a pretty fascinating man.

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

Thank you for this fascinating tour of Lincoln's life!

[@majorlewis928]

Hello Again it's been a while since I joined but I couldn't afford to miss out on a topic like this thank you for your comprehension dive into best of the 45 so far

[@shawnr771]

Thank you for the lesson.

[@CaroleAKAQueenTurtleGmaMa1936]

A THOUSAND & MORE "likes" for this one! I very much enjoy everything you post, this one even more than usual. You're awesome History Guy!!

[@kimberlypatton9634]

I do love your videos! SO fact packed and well done! I've been subbed and a fan for quite a few years now!

[@raydunakin]

Speaking of Lincoln, perhaps you could do an episode about the Lincoln Highway.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

I can say one thing about Abraham Lincoln of all the nick names Lou the Toe Groza ,Wilt the Stilt,The Galloping Ghost 👻, The Nigerian Nightmare,The Ironhorse,Dick The Bruiser Afliss, the American Dream, Rasputin the Mad Monk,Michael The Porpoise Felts . Finally Honest Abe is really a big shadow to hide in . But to be known as honest there could be worse things to be known as!

[@foxcm2000]

Lincoln's boyhood home in southern Indiana is worth a visit to anyone who wants to learn more about his life!

[@ronaldslater4703]

Another great episode, History Guy!!! 👍

[@GrinderCB]

Hi History Guy, I don't usually comment on your videos, just watch and enjoy them. Two other things not usually discussed about Lincoln the President are the Homestead Act of 1862 and the Pacific Railroad Acts of 1862, both not directly related to the Civil War and which promoted westward expansion of the country. Lincoln supported both acts and you occasionally hear of a Homestead Act case happening today when someone claims unused Federal land. Might make a good video topic.

[@mcuddy799]

I highly recommend the book “Lincoln’s Billy” by Tom Leclair, it’s a fictional account of his law partner William Herndon and has even more surprising anecdotes.

[@captlazer5509]

Lincoln's home in Springfield IL has the weirdest out house I've ever seen. It has multiple potty holes in a row.

[@allen_p]

Some very interesting and little talked about history of Lincoln. Thanks for the episode.

[@jaredbrosn1780]

T.B.I.BIG TIME! He suffered a major concussion, worse than any boxer could've. We have only begun to realize the extreme negative effect of closed head injuries.

[@honodle7219]

My thoughts on this are: Presidents are men, and have the same flaws, more or less, as any other man. However some of them did things which wash away a lot of flaws or errors. Harry S Truman had a placard on the Resolute Desk that said "The Buck Stops Here". Compare that with 45's statement "it's not my responsibility". Franklin D.'s support of the March of Dimes earned him the tremendous honor of having his image placed on the U.S. 10 cent piece the year after his death, in 1946. This still brings tears to my eyes when i consider it.

[@bsjeffrey]

i did a header into a bed board corner as a child, clearly this might similarly explains my comedic genius

[@tommyvanbecelaere1561]

I thought I caught you in a flub. The place where Lincoln was born is no longer Hardin County. Got on the Google machine to write you a blistering "you messed up" comment. I've been visiting his birthplace since I was born. Though born in Kentucky (Bowling Green) we moved shortly after. My roots are in Radcliff/E-town and most of my mother's side are still in Hardin county. Love your stuff HG, keep em coming.

[@jacksavage4098]

We need another Lincoln.

[@johncounts2182]

Thomas Dilorenzo does very good work on Lincoln. I believe he has 3 or so books on that subject, and many lectures found here on KZbin

[@15thGenerationTidewaterFarmer]

The despot heel is on thy shore.

[@neilpemberton5523]

I must disagree. Dilorenzo is an Austrian school economist who bends the truth to suit his beliefs, making him a poor historian. I recommend "Dishonest About Abe", Thomas L Krannawitter's review of Dilorenzo's The Real Lincoln, in the Claremont Review of Books

[@15thGenerationTidewaterFarmer]

@@neilpemberton5523 My family lived it. Under Lincoln's martial law guns constantly pointed at women and children. Thrown in prison in Fort McHenry for thoughts they might have. Publishers thrown in prison for publishing those stories. It's personal real personal.

[@gregoryborlan747]

Speaking of Lincoln and machinery, during his time as president, Lincoln also tested new guns on the White House lawn to see how they work. This makes me wonder if he would be interested in modern tech like the iPhone or space mining if he was around today.

[@abrahamlincoln9758]

I would have liked to show Whitworth the nano machines which are his great-grandchildren.

[@johnschuh8616]

No doubt he would have been a great engineer if he had taken that route. He had an exceptionally good grasp of rhetoric and logic. Just look at how much simpler his address got as he got older. He worked hard on his speeches. Not so good off the cuff.

[@andrewg.carvill4596]

If a president today wanted to test guns on the White House lawn, the security services would have an apoplectic fit.

[@therealzilch]

Abraham Lincoln is a constant inspiration.

[@vice6996]

Lincoln was also a very adept vampire hunter and concealed this second life very well, even from his closest friends and family and for centuries from the public. There was a very good book and documentary made about it several years ago.

[@SandfordSmythe]

There was a story through the plantations of the South that Lincoln was coming at night to visit wth the slaves.

[@michaeleasterwood6558]

I like presidents who preserve the Union and dont try to overthrow it

[@maureendevries1904]

Joe Biden comes to mind.

[@QwertiusMaximus]

Lincoln got kicked by a horse. He died, but he got better.

[@michaelratliff9449]

Bingo!

[@meriadocbrandybuck9833]

Was disappointed you didn’t mention that Lincoln was pen pals with Karl Marx. Very interesting fact that gets overlooked often

[@MarshOakDojoTimPruitt]

thanks