Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President with Allen Guelzo at Ford’s Theatre


On February 9th at 7pm at Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C., Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and Ford’s Theater will host renowned historian Allen C. Guelzo in conversation with Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University and Richard Brookhiser of National Review. The trio will discuss the newly released 2nd edition of Dr. Guelzo’s book, Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, which has been updated and revised with a new preface. Since its original publication in 1999, Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President has garnered numerous accolades, not least the prestigious Lincoln Prize. Join Dr. Guelzo for an exciting night of exploring the legacy of America’s most celebrated president!

Allen C. Guelzo will be available for book signing in the Ford’s Theatre lobby following the event. Books and concessions will be available for sale in the Ford’s Theatre lobby.

This event is co-sponsored by the Ethics and Public Policy Center, the American Enterprise Institute, American University’s Lincoln Scholars Program, the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia, and the Civil War Round Table of the District of Columbia.

Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

  • Allen C. Guelzo, Thomas W. Smith Distinguished Research Scholar and Director of the James Madison Program Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship
  • Lucas Morel, John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics, Washington and Lee University
  • Richard Brookhiser, Senior Editor at National Review

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