Title

Why Lincoln matters: today more than ever.

Description

Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York, examines President Abraham Lincoln's words, speeches, and writings and how they pertain to twenty-first century issues.

Identifier

1189690

151009996

Creator

Cuomo, Mario Matthew

Format

1st ed.

Contributor

Holzer, Harold

Source

Brian Lamb Booknotes Collection

Gift of Brian Lamb, 2011.

Catalog record

Language

eng

Date

2004

Program air date: July 25, 2004

Publisher

Harcourt

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections & Archives

Text

Transcription of Annotations
Notes on front papers concerning Cuomo's inspiration for writing the book and Cuomo's personal life, Lincoln's presidency, the influence of technology, and President George W. Bush. Brian Lamb asks: "What would Lincoln do about terrorism?" "Where did you develop your concern for the poor?"

Subject

"Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Political and social views."

"Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Influence."

Relation

Original Booknotes interview

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