Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer, Illinois state legislator and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected our 16th president. While he was born in Kentucky, he spent most of his political life in Illinois’ capital city of Springfield. And now thanks to our partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, we’re giving you a chance to walk where Lincoln walked.
We will select 50 educators from around the country to participate in the Horace Mann – Abraham Lincoln Fellowship program. Fellows will tour various historical sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Lincoln’s home, Lincoln’s tomb and the Old State Capitol State Historic Site. Educators will also hear from experts on Lincoln’s life and the Civil War era.
The online application process for the Horace Mann – Abraham Lincoln Fellowship program opens June 24, 2010 and closes at 8 a.m. CST on February 12, 2011. Applications should include a resume and answers to two, 250-word maximum essay questions. This year’s essay questions are:
1. Abraham Lincoln was known for his bipartisanship. How can a better understanding of incoln’s ability to work with “rivals” help you teach?
2. The Civil War is a significant part of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and America’s history. January 2011 will mark the 150th anniversary of the conflict. In your opinion, what are the most important issues of the war? How did Lincoln address them and how did his action affect the Union?
Source : https://www.horacemann.com/teacher-lounge/fellowship-program
