Wednesday Sep 11, 2024

Abraham Lincoln Part 1: I Thought the South was Out-Praying Us

On April 13, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was waiting for his son Robert to return with a firsthand account of Robert E. Lee surrendering the south when he received a phone call from the future…

In this episode, Lincoln shares the powerful lesson he learned while wrestling with his sister that caused him to forgive instead of punishing the South. He explains why he added ‘In God We Trust’ to our coins. And demonstrates his ingenuity by choosing to duel with swords rather than pistols.

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John King's episode on the Calling History Podcast was nothing short of captivating. With 25 years of experience portraying Abraham Lincoln, John seamlessly brought the 16th President to life, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into Lincoln’s journey from a humble log cabin to the White House. As a retired teacher, his engaging storytelling style makes complex historical events easy to understand while also being entertaining. His depth of knowledge and dedication to portraying Lincoln using stories to change hearts and minds is masterful.

He has brought Mr. Lincoln to life for school students, historical groups, civic groups, churches, clubs, a Law Day dinner, birthday parties, Civil War rededications, festivals, and parades.  You can reach John at jwking329@yahoo.com.

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