President Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President, was one of the most influential Presidents in U.S. History. A pioneer of Freedom and equality, President Lincoln’s accomplishments are as impressive as they are timeless. President Lincoln faced adversity in every foreseeable form during his presidency, maintaining poise and elegance throughout. Undoubtedly, the most difficult task he faced was holding a country together during a turbulent Civil War.

Arguably the most crucial turning point during this War was the battle of Gettysburg. This battle is something that to this day is recognized as one of the bloodiest, hard fought battles of the Civil War. Many Americans lost there lives at the Battle of Gettysburg, and as the war went on it was the task of the residents of a small town in south central Pennsylvania to rebuild their town, care for the many wounded left behind, and bury the thousands of dead lying upon a decimated battlefield. It was in this devastation that Gettysburg not only recovered, but created the United States first National Cemetery. They created a place of honor for those who gave their lives for their country at Gettysburg. This act lead to perhaps one of the most poignant, memorable speeches of all time, the Gettysburg Address.

Wherl Production’s Lincoln Project chronicles these turbulent times following the Battle of Gettysburg. By interviewing some of the most prominent Lincoln historians, brilliant Professors of History, and intuitive Lincoln authors we will present a informative and entertaining look at this historic time.