This Week in History May 20, 1862 President Lincoln approves the Homestead Act. May 22, 1849 Lincoln is granted a patent on a device for lifting boats over shoals. May 25, 1861 President and Mrs. Lincoln attend the East Room funeral of Col. Elmer Ellsworth, friend of the family who was assassinated in Alexandria, Virginia. Today in Lincoln's Life Lincoln's Words "The struggle of today, is not altogether for today -- it is for a vast future also. With a reliance on Providence, all the more firm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events have devolved upon us." --Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1861

Lincoln Events May 19 Ford's Theatre Tour, Washington, DC May 21 Ford's Theatre Lecture/Dinner, Washington, DC May 22 Hearst Deed Centennial Celebration, Petersburg, IL June 1-August 20 History Comes Alive Events, Springfield, IL June 8 Booth Escape Route Tour, Washington, DC area June 12 Daniel Chester French Lecture, Washington, DC June 30 Ford's Theatre Tour, Washington, DC >> More Events/Exhibits Welcome Message to Visitors Frequently Asked Questions Email ALO Photo Tours of Lincoln Places

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