February 13th
Monday February 13th
Ok, so I’m one day late on the celebration of Lincoln’s birthday, but the snow was a big event. In any case, today I’m writing to five people who have a modern day association with our 16th and, some consider, greatest, President.
Sam Waterston
Most famous for his long running role as attorney Jack McCoy on “Law & Order”, Sam Waterston is an Oscar nominated (“The Killing Fields”) actor who has had a long and distinguished career in TV, film, and on stage. He is the direct descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims, and has an active interest in Abraham Lincoln, playing him three times, “The Civil War” and “Gore Vidal’s Lincoln” on TV and “Abe Lincoln In Illinois” on Broadway. His tall, lanky frame and pronounced face bears a resemblance to Lincoln
Liam Neeson
It has just been announced that Steven Spielberg will be directing a biography of President Lincoln. His choice to play the role is an interesting one, Irish actor Liam Neeson. Oscar nominated for his starring role in Spielberg‘s masterpiece “Schindler’s List”, Neeson fit’s the part physically, standing 6 feet 4 inches. A former boxer, Neeson gave up pugilism to pursue acting, and eventually landed iconic roles in film franchises like “Star Wars” and “Batman.” He is married to actress Natasha Richardson and was named a British Knight by Queen Elizabeth in 1999. (Order of the British Empire)
Alfred J. Verrecchia
According to legend, Abe Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. A whole industry has grown up around that, with people customizing log cabin homes for themselves. When I was a kid, I spent many hours playing with Lincoln logs, miniature versions of the material used to build homes. I loved this toy, and hope that my sons get as much enjoyment out of building miniature log cabins as I did. Currently, the major toy corporation, Hasbro (GI Joe, NERF, Scrabble, Mr. Potato Head) has the rights to and produces Lincoln Logs. I’m writing to the CEO of Hasbro, Mr., Verrecchia to let him know how much Lincoln Logs meant to me.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
One of the best modern day US Presidential historians, Pulitzer Prize winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin has written best selling books about Presidents Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. She is also an avid baseball fan, quoted in many documentaries on the sport.
Dr. Gene Greismann
Dr. Gene Griessman is an internationally known author, professional speaker, Abraham Lincoln impersonator, and consultant. He has written and co-authored seven motivational and business books, plus a one-man play on Abraham Lincoln. He has performed twice at Ford's Theatre (where Lincoln was assassinated) and at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
Ok, so I’m one day late on the celebration of Lincoln’s birthday, but the snow was a big event. In any case, today I’m writing to five people who have a modern day association with our 16th and, some consider, greatest, President.
Sam Waterston
Most famous for his long running role as attorney Jack McCoy on “Law & Order”, Sam Waterston is an Oscar nominated (“The Killing Fields”) actor who has had a long and distinguished career in TV, film, and on stage. He is the direct descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims, and has an active interest in Abraham Lincoln, playing him three times, “The Civil War” and “Gore Vidal’s Lincoln” on TV and “Abe Lincoln In Illinois” on Broadway. His tall, lanky frame and pronounced face bears a resemblance to Lincoln
Liam Neeson
It has just been announced that Steven Spielberg will be directing a biography of President Lincoln. His choice to play the role is an interesting one, Irish actor Liam Neeson. Oscar nominated for his starring role in Spielberg‘s masterpiece “Schindler’s List”, Neeson fit’s the part physically, standing 6 feet 4 inches. A former boxer, Neeson gave up pugilism to pursue acting, and eventually landed iconic roles in film franchises like “Star Wars” and “Batman.” He is married to actress Natasha Richardson and was named a British Knight by Queen Elizabeth in 1999. (Order of the British Empire)
Alfred J. Verrecchia
According to legend, Abe Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. A whole industry has grown up around that, with people customizing log cabin homes for themselves. When I was a kid, I spent many hours playing with Lincoln logs, miniature versions of the material used to build homes. I loved this toy, and hope that my sons get as much enjoyment out of building miniature log cabins as I did. Currently, the major toy corporation, Hasbro (GI Joe, NERF, Scrabble, Mr. Potato Head) has the rights to and produces Lincoln Logs. I’m writing to the CEO of Hasbro, Mr., Verrecchia to let him know how much Lincoln Logs meant to me.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
One of the best modern day US Presidential historians, Pulitzer Prize winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin has written best selling books about Presidents Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. She is also an avid baseball fan, quoted in many documentaries on the sport.
Dr. Gene Greismann
Dr. Gene Griessman is an internationally known author, professional speaker, Abraham Lincoln impersonator, and consultant. He has written and co-authored seven motivational and business books, plus a one-man play on Abraham Lincoln. He has performed twice at Ford's Theatre (where Lincoln was assassinated) and at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
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