Grade Range: 9-12Resource Type(s): Interactives & MediaDuration: 98 MinutesDate Posted: 3/31/2010
In this archived panel discussion, experts compare and contrast the impact of science and technology on the role of the presidency for President Abraham Lincoln and President Barack Obama. The experts explore the interactions between President Lincoln and the Smithsonian Institution, how the Civil War was influenced by technology, and the innovations that could change modern America.
This lecture is one in a series about issues that Abraham Lincoln faced as president that continue to confront the nation today.
Museum education
These two minie balls from opposing sides met head-on during fierce fighting at the Battle of Fre...
nineteenth century, presidential, research, science, maritime, technology, the West, expansion, military, presidency, 19th Century, chief executive, Lincoln, Abraham, executive branch, 1800, westward expansion, environment, executive, Civil War, weapon
In this true story, young Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln and asks him to grow a beard so ...
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