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John W. King portrays

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln – c. 1864

16^th President of the United States
(1809-1865)

In 2012, we continue the celebration of the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War.  What better way to relive the impact of the War Between the States than to invite the 16^th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, to tell his story.

For the past 25 years, John W. King has been telling the story of the 16^th President during that great conflict.  John is a full-sized, first person portrayer of Lincoln at 6 feet 4 inches.  He gives a brief look at Abraham Lincoln’s life from the log cabin to the White House. His presentation can be from 15 minutes to an hour in length, followed by questions and answers.   

As a retired teacher, John educates his audience in a most entertaining manner.  He has brought Mr. Lincoln to life for school students, historical groups, civic groups, churches, clubs, a Law Day dinner, birthday party, Civil War rededications, festivals, and Memorial Day parades.  Group size has ranged from as few as 10 people, to as many as 350 students. 

At the Lake County Law Day Dinner, “President Lincoln” spoke for 15 minutes about his education and legal training, followed by questions and answers.  He was asked if he thought a former slave could ever be elected President.  His response was, "Probably not, but who would have thought someone born in a log cabin with less than a year of formal education could be President; so I guess anything is possible."

 As the dinner guest for an 80-year-old gentleman’s birthday party, “Mr. Lincoln” talked about the Civil War for about 45 minutes when the gentleman commented, “You’re my hero”.

 For information about bringing Abraham Lincoln to life for your group, please contact:

John W. King
jwking329@yahoo.com
 

Lincoln speaks with some classes of students who are  learning about our US Presidents	Lincoln shows letters in hat to students

Abraham Lincoln and Family (NY Times Photo)
(left to right) Mary Todd Lincoln, Willie, Robert, Thomas (Tad), President Lincoln