Talk ‘Of the People, by the People, for the People’
With the inauguration of President Barack Obama a couple of few weeks ago, the American ‘dream’ has finally become ‘reality’. But what you may not know is that the dream that all men are free was imagined not just by Martin Luther King but by an inspirational figure nearly 200 years ago who went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. The talk which is part of the Taking Liberties exhibition will examine Abraham Lincoln’s legacy in the 21st century and how he has attracted unbounded admiration through his words and abiding faith in politics as an instrument to improve the lives of all citizens. Due to his stance against slavery he was named the ‘Great Emancipator’ and although the issue in various ways followed him to his death, the concept that he deeply believed: ‘all men are created equal’ however is still very much alive. / Sophie Khan
where
British Library, 96 Euston Road NW1 2DB020 7412 7332
when
6.30pm - 8pm
how much
£6
With the inauguration of President Barack Obama a couple of few weeks ago, the American ‘dream’ has finally become ‘reality’. But what you may not know is that the dream that all men are free was imagined not just by Martin Luther King but by an inspirational figure nearly 200 years ago who went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. The talk which is part of the Taking Liberties exhibition will examine Abraham Lincoln’s legacy in the 21st century and how he has attracted unbounded admiration through his words and abiding faith in politics as an instrument to improve the lives of all citizens. Due to his stance against slavery he was named the ‘Great Emancipator’ and although the issue in various ways followed him to his death, the concept that he deeply believed: ‘all men are created equal’ however is still very much alive. / Sophie Khan
where
British Library, 96 Euston Road NW1 2DB020 7412 7332
when
6.30pm - 8pm
how much
£6
