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In conjunction with a ten-year exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society, beginning January 1990.

Uses biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material to provide an introduction to the life, political career, administration, and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln.

Presents the Gettysburg Address and describes the causes of the Civil War, the practice of slavery in America, the Battle of Gettysburg, and Abraham Lincoln's composition of the speech, and also explains how the document has been preserved.

Chronicles the presidential impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln after his assassination, and discusses the grounds for impeachment, and other related topics.

Traces the events which occurred in the final days of the Civil War and discusses how these events changed the history of the United States.

Chronicles the parallel lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, and how, through their differences they helped to change the course of the nation.

"A time wave has altered the entire history of the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln followed Liam into the present from 1831 and now the world is in a dangerous state of limbo.

Tells the story of the document which eventually led to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment and relates the role of President Lincoln in freeing the slaves.

Examines the events surrounding Lincoln's famous "Gettysburg Address" given in November 1863, and describes Lincoln's views on slavery, the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, and other important dates and people.

Provides an overview of the events of the Civil War, the life of Abraham Lincoln, and Lincoln's speech known as the Gettysburg Address.

An analysis of the Emancipation Proclamation, with information on how it was created and its impact on the United States and the world.

A biography of America's sixteenth president that follows Lincoln's life and political career, his White House years, his personal struggles during the Civil War, and his efforts to end slavery.

Examines President Lincoln's role as commander in chief during the Civil War.

Documents the history of the events surrounding the outbreak of the Civil War, and describes the 1861 battle at Fort Sumter; the opposing views on slavery, politics, and the future policies of the United States; and includes a chronology and time line.