Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his skill as an orator, but the president also utilized other tools to better connect with voters. His use of photography, which was a cutting-edge technology in his day and age, helped him to victory in the tough 1860 election.
Guest:
- David Ward is a senior historian with the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
The University of Saint Mary presents the 18th annual Lincoln Event, “The First Visual Presidency: How Abraham Lincoln Used Photography for Politics" featuring David Ward on Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. For information, visit stmary.edu.