Lincoln Presidential Foundation
@lincolnpresfdn.bsky.social
We are a nonprofit foundation dedicated to sharing the story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, legacy, and leadership with all people.
Join us for a FREE virtual session:
Digging into the Past: Using Primary and Secondary Sources on Film
With the Contest deadline approaching (Feb 28), learn how to:
🔍 Find primary evidence that strengthens your story
📚 Vet secondary sources to add context
🗓 January 12, 2026
bit.ly/DiggingIntoT...
Digging into the Past: Using Primary and Secondary Sources on Film
With the Contest deadline approaching (Feb 28), learn how to:
🔍 Find primary evidence that strengthens your story
📚 Vet secondary sources to add context
🗓 January 12, 2026
bit.ly/DiggingIntoT...
December 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Join us for a FREE virtual session:
Digging into the Past: Using Primary and Secondary Sources on Film
With the Contest deadline approaching (Feb 28), learn how to:
🔍 Find primary evidence that strengthens your story
📚 Vet secondary sources to add context
🗓 January 12, 2026
bit.ly/DiggingIntoT...
Digging into the Past: Using Primary and Secondary Sources on Film
With the Contest deadline approaching (Feb 28), learn how to:
🔍 Find primary evidence that strengthens your story
📚 Vet secondary sources to add context
🗓 January 12, 2026
bit.ly/DiggingIntoT...
November 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Join us on Nov. 10 for a free, live Mentor Session with award-winning filmmaker Patrick Wimp.
Learn how an idea can turn into research, a script, and a final edit, how to adapt your story as new information comes along, and when to finally call a project done. Register: bit.ly/ScriptStoryb...
Learn how an idea can turn into research, a script, and a final edit, how to adapt your story as new information comes along, and when to finally call a project done. Register: bit.ly/ScriptStoryb...
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Join us on Nov. 10 for a free, live Mentor Session with award-winning filmmaker Patrick Wimp.
Learn how an idea can turn into research, a script, and a final edit, how to adapt your story as new information comes along, and when to finally call a project done. Register: bit.ly/ScriptStoryb...
Learn how an idea can turn into research, a script, and a final edit, how to adapt your story as new information comes along, and when to finally call a project done. Register: bit.ly/ScriptStoryb...
🎬 Think Anew, Act Anew — Calling creative youth (ages 14–22)!
Produce a 5–8 min documentary bringing to life a moment when people faced change and forged new paths.
💰 Cash prizes + mentorship + red carpet premiere in Chicago
🗓 Submissions due 2.28.26
www.lincolnpresidential.org/latestgenera...
Produce a 5–8 min documentary bringing to life a moment when people faced change and forged new paths.
💰 Cash prizes + mentorship + red carpet premiere in Chicago
🗓 Submissions due 2.28.26
www.lincolnpresidential.org/latestgenera...
October 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🎬 Think Anew, Act Anew — Calling creative youth (ages 14–22)!
Produce a 5–8 min documentary bringing to life a moment when people faced change and forged new paths.
💰 Cash prizes + mentorship + red carpet premiere in Chicago
🗓 Submissions due 2.28.26
www.lincolnpresidential.org/latestgenera...
Produce a 5–8 min documentary bringing to life a moment when people faced change and forged new paths.
💰 Cash prizes + mentorship + red carpet premiere in Chicago
🗓 Submissions due 2.28.26
www.lincolnpresidential.org/latestgenera...
📅 Save the Date: April 16, 2026
Join the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for an evening celebrating leadership, service, and Lincoln’s legacy.
🎖️ Honoring @kenlburns.bsky.social with the 2026 Lincoln Leadership Prize
💙 Susan Crown to receive the Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award
🔗 bit.ly/2026LLP
Join the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for an evening celebrating leadership, service, and Lincoln’s legacy.
🎖️ Honoring @kenlburns.bsky.social with the 2026 Lincoln Leadership Prize
💙 Susan Crown to receive the Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award
🔗 bit.ly/2026LLP
September 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📅 Save the Date: April 16, 2026
Join the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for an evening celebrating leadership, service, and Lincoln’s legacy.
🎖️ Honoring @kenlburns.bsky.social with the 2026 Lincoln Leadership Prize
💙 Susan Crown to receive the Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award
🔗 bit.ly/2026LLP
Join the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for an evening celebrating leadership, service, and Lincoln’s legacy.
🎖️ Honoring @kenlburns.bsky.social with the 2026 Lincoln Leadership Prize
💙 Susan Crown to receive the Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award
🔗 bit.ly/2026LLP
The Lincoln Presidential Foundation mourns the loss of Capt. James Lovell Jr., national hero and 2010 Lincoln Leadership Prize honoree. His courage, leadership, and legacy—on Earth and in space—will continue to inspire generations. Our deepest condolences.
August 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Lincoln Presidential Foundation mourns the loss of Capt. James Lovell Jr., national hero and 2010 Lincoln Leadership Prize honoree. His courage, leadership, and legacy—on Earth and in space—will continue to inspire generations. Our deepest condolences.
The official red-carpet photos are here!
Six weeks ago, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation premiered the Latest Generation Film Contest featuring the work of young filmmakers inspired by Lincoln’s enduring question:
“Shall the liberties of this country be preserved to the latest generation?”
Six weeks ago, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation premiered the Latest Generation Film Contest featuring the work of young filmmakers inspired by Lincoln’s enduring question:
“Shall the liberties of this country be preserved to the latest generation?”
August 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The official red-carpet photos are here!
Six weeks ago, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation premiered the Latest Generation Film Contest featuring the work of young filmmakers inspired by Lincoln’s enduring question:
“Shall the liberties of this country be preserved to the latest generation?”
Six weeks ago, the Lincoln Presidential Foundation premiered the Latest Generation Film Contest featuring the work of young filmmakers inspired by Lincoln’s enduring question:
“Shall the liberties of this country be preserved to the latest generation?”
We were honored to bring together the talented winners of our inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest for a red-carpet premiere this past Sunday.
These young filmmakers truly lit up the screen with their creativity, passion, and vision. Stay tuned for more scenes from this unforgettable event!
These young filmmakers truly lit up the screen with their creativity, passion, and vision. Stay tuned for more scenes from this unforgettable event!
June 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
We were honored to bring together the talented winners of our inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest for a red-carpet premiere this past Sunday.
These young filmmakers truly lit up the screen with their creativity, passion, and vision. Stay tuned for more scenes from this unforgettable event!
These young filmmakers truly lit up the screen with their creativity, passion, and vision. Stay tuned for more scenes from this unforgettable event!
🎬 Join us for the first-ever premiere of the Latest Generation Film Contest!
Streaming live June 22 at 2 PM CST — filmmakers ages 14–22 explore the people, places & events that shaped their environments, inspired by the theme “On This Land.”
📺 Watch: bit.ly/LGFCLivestream
Streaming live June 22 at 2 PM CST — filmmakers ages 14–22 explore the people, places & events that shaped their environments, inspired by the theme “On This Land.”
📺 Watch: bit.ly/LGFCLivestream
June 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🎬 Join us for the first-ever premiere of the Latest Generation Film Contest!
Streaming live June 22 at 2 PM CST — filmmakers ages 14–22 explore the people, places & events that shaped their environments, inspired by the theme “On This Land.”
📺 Watch: bit.ly/LGFCLivestream
Streaming live June 22 at 2 PM CST — filmmakers ages 14–22 explore the people, places & events that shaped their environments, inspired by the theme “On This Land.”
📺 Watch: bit.ly/LGFCLivestream
@durbin.senate.gov:
“That is our hope and our challenge today: to heed those memories, to find the Lincoln spirit within us, and to save the new birth of freedom that was purchased with blood and sacrifice for us all.”
We wish him the best as he completes his term and begins his next chapter!
“That is our hope and our challenge today: to heed those memories, to find the Lincoln spirit within us, and to save the new birth of freedom that was purchased with blood and sacrifice for us all.”
We wish him the best as he completes his term and begins his next chapter!
April 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
@durbin.senate.gov:
“That is our hope and our challenge today: to heed those memories, to find the Lincoln spirit within us, and to save the new birth of freedom that was purchased with blood and sacrifice for us all.”
We wish him the best as he completes his term and begins his next chapter!
“That is our hope and our challenge today: to heed those memories, to find the Lincoln spirit within us, and to save the new birth of freedom that was purchased with blood and sacrifice for us all.”
We wish him the best as he completes his term and begins his next chapter!
“All I am is a citizen with, like you, a more than passing interest in the legacy and responsibility left by Abraham Lincoln... All we have to do is our job as citizens. Assuming enough of us do that, all will be well. Lincoln will provide the guideposts. But the time is now.” Sam Waterston
April 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“All I am is a citizen with, like you, a more than passing interest in the legacy and responsibility left by Abraham Lincoln... All we have to do is our job as citizens. Assuming enough of us do that, all will be well. Lincoln will provide the guideposts. But the time is now.” Sam Waterston
Thanks for supporting the Lincoln Leadership Prize honoring Sam Waterston! Presented by Sen. Angus King, with tributes from Keith Addis, @kenlburns.bsky.social, @teddanson.bsky.social, @janefonda.com & Susan Rockefeller. @durbin.senate.gov received the Wayne Whalen Award from @nellminow.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thanks for supporting the Lincoln Leadership Prize honoring Sam Waterston! Presented by Sen. Angus King, with tributes from Keith Addis, @kenlburns.bsky.social, @teddanson.bsky.social, @janefonda.com & Susan Rockefeller. @durbin.senate.gov received the Wayne Whalen Award from @nellminow.bsky.social
We’re excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest!
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
April 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We’re excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest!
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
We’re excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest!
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create short historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create short historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
April 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We’re excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Latest Generation Film Contest!
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create short historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
This contest invited young filmmakers (ages 14–22) to create short historical documentaries exploring the theme “On This Land.” The winning films will premiere at a red carpet event in Chicago on June 22.
Midwest filmmakers, ages 14-22, this is your final call to submit your short history film to the Latest Generation Film Contest!
Length: 5-8 minutes
Theme: On This Land (films created for other purposes are eligible!)
Prizes: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2025
bit.ly/latestgenera...
Length: 5-8 minutes
Theme: On This Land (films created for other purposes are eligible!)
Prizes: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2025
bit.ly/latestgenera...
January 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Midwest filmmakers, ages 14-22, this is your final call to submit your short history film to the Latest Generation Film Contest!
Length: 5-8 minutes
Theme: On This Land (films created for other purposes are eligible!)
Prizes: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2025
bit.ly/latestgenera...
Length: 5-8 minutes
Theme: On This Land (films created for other purposes are eligible!)
Prizes: $500 to $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2025
bit.ly/latestgenera...
Today, in 1838, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech titled “The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions” to the Young Men’s Lyceum in Springfield, IL.
January 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Today, in 1838, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech titled “The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions” to the Young Men’s Lyceum in Springfield, IL.
Are you a Midwest filmmaker aged 14-22 or know someone who is?
🎞️ Theme: "On This Land"
📜 Have you created a history-focused film? If it’s between 5–8 minutes—or can be edited—it may be eligible!
💵 Prizes: $2,000 + a Red Carpet Premiere in Chicago!
⏰ Deadline: January 31
bit.ly/latestgenera...
🎞️ Theme: "On This Land"
📜 Have you created a history-focused film? If it’s between 5–8 minutes—or can be edited—it may be eligible!
💵 Prizes: $2,000 + a Red Carpet Premiere in Chicago!
⏰ Deadline: January 31
bit.ly/latestgenera...
January 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Are you a Midwest filmmaker aged 14-22 or know someone who is?
🎞️ Theme: "On This Land"
📜 Have you created a history-focused film? If it’s between 5–8 minutes—or can be edited—it may be eligible!
💵 Prizes: $2,000 + a Red Carpet Premiere in Chicago!
⏰ Deadline: January 31
bit.ly/latestgenera...
🎞️ Theme: "On This Land"
📜 Have you created a history-focused film? If it’s between 5–8 minutes—or can be edited—it may be eligible!
💵 Prizes: $2,000 + a Red Carpet Premiere in Chicago!
⏰ Deadline: January 31
bit.ly/latestgenera...