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John -- Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809 in Kentucky. He would go on to rank among the best presidents in U.S. history, and he still makes news headlines when referenced by today's politicians. The nation's 16th president is known for guiding the nation through the Civil War and preserving the union while paving the way for an end to slavery. He died on April 15, 1865, shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Today marks what would have been his 216th birthday. On Lincoln's birthday in 1861, he was on his way to Washington for his first inauguration (which used to take place in March) as the Civil War was about to begin. Seven Southern states had already seceded with the fate of Kentucky, a slave state, still unknown. In that atmosphere, Lincoln made a stop in Cincinnati on Feb. 12, where he gave a speech before a bipartisan crowd that sought to instill hope for the fate of the nation, as recounted in the Cincinnati Enquirer. "I hope that our late difficulties will also pass away, and that you shall see in the spirit of Cincinnati – good old Cincinnati – for years and for years to come; and that once in every four years, by your constitutionally elected president of the United States of America, a large share may welcome us here from across the river; that we shall still have a president, and still welcome him in the spirit of Cincinnati with all the cordial reception that I have been enjoying here," Lincoln said that day. President Donald Trump has compared his presidency with Lincoln's and commented on Lincoln's accomplishments frequently over the years. During his 2025 inauguration, Trump took the oath of office while first lady Melania Trump held two Bibles: one given to him by his mother, and the other the Bible used by Lincoln in his 1861 swearing-in. On Friday Evening, February 28, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Embassy Church Ballroom located in Tulsa, you can hear from Abraham Lincoln, and get to know the history surrounding the President who helped usher in the Republican Party.
It is our intent for this event to bring a clear focus on the 16th President, his life and the monumental impact this man had on our nation’s history. Additionally invitations are being sent to all members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation and will be emceed by Dr. Howard Hatcher. We hope that you will join us for the one of a kind experience and believe you will find this program to be a very enjoyable and memorable night. Please see the attached invitation for event details and registration or register here. We look forward to seeing you there! For questions or sponsorships please contact Stan Stevens at 918-397-5564 or email [email protected] GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Friday, February 28th
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This years event promises
to be an entertaining, informative and unique experience as we will be
having Mr. Larry Elliott, an Abraham Lincoln portrayer along with his
wife as Mary Lincoln. Together they will take you first person from
the birth of our 16th President through his life, the battle to save
our republic and ultimately to his tragic death at Ford’s Theater at
the hands of assassin John Wilkes Booth.
Mr. Elliott has performed as President
Lincoln for over 20 years and remains in full character throughout the
entire evening helping to create the illusion of having the President
right there in the room with you. 