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Motorola Commemorates Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial by Funding Programs that Bring Lincoln’s Legacy to Life

 
Today the Motorola Foundation announced the first group of Motorola Abraham Lincoln grant recipients. The $750,000 grant program provides funding in two cycles for civic, education and cultural organizations that inspire and educate the public about Lincoln’s life and legacy.

 
C-SPAN to Air Lincoln Programming June 7

The third installment of C-SPAN’s “Lincoln 200 Years” programming initiative airs on Saturday, June 7 from 8 - 10 p.m. ET.  (The program re-airs at 11 p.m. ET).

 
Karen Winnick, Children's Author, Joins ALBC's Advisory Committee

Monday, May 19, 2008

Children’s Author, Illustrator Karen Winnick Joins
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission’s Advisory Committee

 
Lincoln Bicentennial Launches Blog

Monday, May 12, 2008
Lincoln Bicentennial Launches Blog

 
$100,000 Motorola Foundation Grant

Thursday, May 8, 2008
$100,000 Motorola Foundation Grant Announced:
Bicentennial Gala Will Fete 16th President

 
Mothers to Receive Tulip Trees at Lincoln Event

Friday, May 2, 2008
Mothers to Receive Free Tulip Trees at Event Celebrating Lincoln Bicentennial

 
NJ Governor Appoints Michael Riccards State Liaison

Friday, May 2, 2008
New Jersey Governor Appoints Michael Riccards As Liaison

 
ALBC and C-SPAN

Friday, February 8, 2008
C-SPAN’s Live Coverage of Inaugural Ceremony from Lincoln's Birthplace Part of Network’s Upcoming Programming: “LINCOLN: 200 YEARS”

 
Illinois Searches for 'Voice of Lincoln'

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Illinois ALBC Searches for “Voice of Lincoln:”
Contest Winner Will Record Public Service Announcements

 
Lincoln on Leadership Symposium Available on YouTube

 Friday, February 29, 2008
‘LINCOLN ON LEADERSHIP’ SYMPOSIUM AVAILABLE ON YouTube
Doris Kearns Goodwin Lecture Part of Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Events

 
Virtual Hodgenville to Trump Mother Nature

Thursday, February 28, 2008
A “virtual Hodgenville” will allow visitors to hear the music and read the speeches weather temporarily silenced.

 
First Lady Laura Bush to Address Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Ceremony

Wednesday, February 6, 2008
First Lady Laura Bush to Address Lincoln Bicentennial Inaugural Ceremony

 
Lincoln and the Jews

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
“Lincoln and the Jews” Event Set for January 13
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Jewish Museum to Mark Florida Jewish History Month

 
Former Congressmen Kemp and Gray to Co-Chair Lincoln Bicentennial Cabinet

Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Former Congressmen Kemp and Gray to Co-Chair Lincoln Bicentennial Cabinet

 
C-SPAN To Air Roundtable Discussion on Presidents’ Day

Friday, February 16, 2007
C-SPAN To Air Roundtable Discussion on Presidents’ Day

 
New Images on Coin’s Reverse Will Mark Lincoln’s 200th Birthday

Thursday, December 22, 2005
New Images on Coin’s Reverse Will Mark Lincoln’s 200th Birthday

 
Recommendations for the Commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th Birthday

Thursday, June 24, 2004
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION REPORTS TO CONGRESS
Recommendations for the Commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Include Minting of Bicentennial Penny and Creation of Lincoln Memorial Celebration

 
President Signs Bill Extending Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

Tuesday, July 15, 2003
President Signs Bill Extending Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission S. 858 will extend the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission through 2009

 

 
American Public Invited

Saturday, February 3, 2003
American Public Invited to Provide Ideas and Concepts for 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Observance

 
Bicentennial Commission Launches Web Site

Monday, June 10, 2002
Commission Launches Web Site, Seeks Public Input for Ways to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Lincoln's Birthday