David J. Kent

Final Book Review Column for the Lincolnian davidjkent-writer.com/2026/1… I joined the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia. In the fall of 2015, I began a book review column that ran for over 10 years in 41 Lincolnian issues. This is my final column.

I climb the many steps up to the temple-like Memorial. The large main hall at the top is visually dominated by the seated statue of the nation’s most revered former leader. Not Lincoln, Chiang Kai-shek. davidjkent-writer.com/2026/1…

Abraham Lincoln, Herman Melville, Sam Waterston Converge on New Bedford davidjkent-writer.com/2026/0… In 1848, Lincoln converged on the city of New Bedford to campaign for the Whig presidential candidate, Zachary Taylor. In 2026, Sam Waterston did the same.

Almost Countries Visited hotwhitesnow.wordpress.com/2… Depending on how you read that partial sentence, it could have two meanings. Either it refers to visiting “almost countries,” or countries that I’ve almost visited.

Accidentally acquired this. :)

Abraham Lincoln Promotes Zachary Taylor in House Speech, July 27, 1848 davidjkent-writer.com/2026/0…

In Search of Abraham Lincoln in the Balkans davidjkent-writer.com/2026/0… During my recent travels in the Balkans, I went in search of one of the more elusive – and apparently cryptic – statues, in of all places, Skopje, North Macedonia.

Abraham Lincoln’s Surprise 1860 Republican Nomination davidjkent-writer.com/2026/0… Lincoln wasn’t expected to be in the running for the 1860 presidential nomination. How New England helped him win is the topic of my article.

Lincoln Nominated for Reelection by the Republican/National Union Party davidjkent-writer.com/2026/0… The Republican Party nominating convention was held in Baltimore on June 7 and 8, 1864. It wasn’t called the Republican Party that year. It was called the National Union Party.

From these honored dead – Memorial Day davidjkent-writer.com/2017/0… Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside to remember the people who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Memorial Day honors those who died in military service. davidjkent-writer.com/2017/0…