On the eve of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” to talk about LOOKING FOR LINCOLN, Lincoln’s role in the end of slavery, and the president’s continuing impact on America.
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February 11th, 2009
Watch Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on "The Today Show"
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#2
History Alive !!!
#3
I didn’t see this interview but just watched the actual airing of ‘LOOKING FOR LONCOLN’ and I have to say brava. I really enjoyed it and fournd it extremely informative, insightful, honest & personal. I found the ‘host’ to be compelling, I felt I needed to know as much as he did.
The journey was profound and the results where inspiring. To see so many brilliant people so enthralled by someone, albeit not just anyone, so steeped in history and controversy, it made me proud to be an American, correction Abe Lincoln & Henry Louis Gates, Jr. made me proud to be an American.
Thank you.
#4
I enjoyed the program “Looking For Lincoln” by Mr.Henry Louis Gates,Jr. It was excellent! There is something interesting to think about. It is not who we were, but who we become in life. It was not who St. Peter was, it was who St. Peter became. As with Lincoln, it was not who Lincoln was, it was who Lincoln became.
Thank you,
John
#5
Lincoln as recovering racist and came full circle and Illinois had a law against Black settling there and dearest Henry still think without a doubt that Lincoln was the greatest president.
#6
IN SPITE OF MANY CRITICISM ABOUT THE LINCOLN MANY MORAN IN PAST. I THINK THAT,HE WAS A STRONG NATION
KEEPER BY GIVING RIGHT TO THE BLACK PEOPLE AND SOLVE
MANY ISSUE IN PAST.I PERSONALLY GREATLY PRAISE HIM.
02/11/2009 :: 03:12:45 PM
Dean Farmer Says:
Unless I misheard abount black ownership in Illinois, I refer you to New Philadelphia founded by Frank McWhorter, a black man, in 1830’s in Pike County, IL. An interesting story in itself.