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18 hours ago

Happy Independence Day, everyone!

"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him." - Abraham Lincoln ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

4 days ago

Principia College's 2019 Student Laureate, Sophia Hathaway, says Lincoln's example has guided her to serve the greater good.

"Lincoln’s Leadership Legacy propelled Lincoln to being one of our nation’s greatest leaders due to his character, integrity, and crisis management skills. Lincoln was able to reunite a nation torn apart by different views on slavery and ideology, while maintaining his integrity and resolve that a free nation can only exist, if all its people are free. What I most admire about Lincoln’s Presidency was his selflessness and steadfastness of conviction. His integrity and selflessness are two characteristics I will use to guide me in a civil-minded life of service. He sought to unite individuals rather than divide them; he found common ground and consensus to resolve an issue that had led the country into a civil war. I wish to hone my diplomatic skills as a unifying force. Lincoln’s patience while leading was key in keeping the union together and, through his example, I commit to serving the greater good. I will continue my studies of climate change in graduate school and learn how to address and mitigate the impacts on a global level. For me, climate change is one of the major issues dividing our country and the world. Lincoln set an example of how to overcome divisions and work towards a common goal.

Lincoln’s legacy inspires me to further pursue this path and as a woman in science, stand up for women’s rights, particularly in a field in which women are underrepresented. Through working with scientists on an issue that affects all people, I hope to enact change and show that we are all global citizens, more similar than we are different." ... See MoreSee Less

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

1 week ago

It is with deep sadness we share the news of the passing of Stanley Balzekas, Jr.

Stanley was the founder and president of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, an Emeritus Member of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, and a decorated World War II hero.

Read more about Stanley's accomplishments and the legacy he left behind: balzekasmuseum.org/stanley-balzekas-jr/#.XvUwm5NKh55 ... See MoreSee Less

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