The Historical Presentations listed on this tab are what Lincoln spoke, wrote, or were true of his life and times.  This is the historic Abraham Lincoln speaking in the first person.

This list is continually growing, sometimes based on a request.  What subject would you like Lincoln to speak about?

Presentation Titles,

General Presentation Outlines

Lincoln's Happiest Day

Take in Abe & Mary Lincoln's last full conversation on the afternoon of April 14, 1865, just before they leave the White House for Ford's Theatre.

Historic - by far the most popular

Education

Responsibility

Presidency

Lincoln's experience and life long passion for learning. 

Honesty, hard work, sobriety. 

Election highlights, inaugural speeches, Gettysburg address

Public Religious Profession (Christian Testimony)

How did he come to preach a sermon at his 2^nd inaugural?  Keeps promise to his dying mother, turns to Christ in death of sons, promises God to emancipate slaves, consecrated life to Christ at Gettysburg.

African Americans

The evolving history of Lincoln's involvement with Negroes, slavery and emancipation.

Jokes & Stories 

Humor was his tonic for his own melancholy and a strong tool to impart his messages

Presidential Qualifications

The 16^th President lacked the resume credentials of all others, but he became the greatest of all.

Teen Conflict

Lincoln had pivotal and devastating teenage experiences, hear how they shaped him and what he made of them.

Short Vignettes

Here are Lincoln snapshots I give in 5 minute windows: Gettysburg Address, Goodbye to Springfield, 2^nd Inaugural, Dec 62’ Message to Congress, Independence Hall.

1863

A review of the year 1863 by Pres. and Mrs. Lincoln

Battle Hymn of the Republic

The remarkable account of how God guided the lyrics and melody to come together at the White House in 1861.

Independence Day

The July 4ths of Lincoln life and his passion for the Declaration of Independence, speaking at Independence Hall, Gettysburg Address

Maritime

Lincoln's maritime history from flatboats, to Talisman Captain, a patent, Monitor vs. Merrimac and more!

Political History

First speech, loses, Long Nine, romance & a duel, Republican party born, key Presidential speeches including the Gettysburg Address

Country in Crisis

Lincoln's timeless words apply as much for today's crises in America as they did during the Civil War.

Thanksgiving

Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamations setting the precedent for today's annual observation.

Emancipation & Generals

Lincoln's role and motives in freeing the slaves, the generals he chose and the reasons why.

Grace Bedell & Kansas

The story of the little girl who told Lincoln he should grow a beard, and her life story.

Lincoln the Railroad Lawyer

The development of railroads in Lincoln's lifetime, landmark litigation, expansion, political intrigue with the Union Pacific RR.  The Rock Island RR has a legacy in Voehl's family life.

Hunting & Fishing

Lincoln’s experiences with guns, knives and boats.

Angel Mother

“All I am or ever hope to be, my Angel Mother made me”.  Which mom did he mean & how did it happen?

Volunteerism

Lincoln cites volunteer blessings in his life and the Civil War

1st Colorado Volunteers

Lincoln congratulates the troops after their 1862 victory at Glorietta Pass and provides the status of the war in the East.

Kansas Nebraska Act

It propelled Lincoln back into politics, made Kansas bloody and brought the Civil War.

American Indians

Lincoln’s experiences, protection and compassion towards native Americans.

Self Control

Illustrated with good and bad examples from Lincoln’s life.  Can also be done with any virtuous character quality.

Theatrical Discussion

Actors call it Character Immersion.  Voehl talks about how he does it.

Lincoln and the Constitution

He swore to uphold it and stretched it to the limits to save it.

Lincoln’s Laws

Besides emancipation and unity, his laws united a country with rails, gave land to the poor, built universities

Restoring Peace to our Distracted Country

Lincoln was given this charge at Independence Hall before his inauguration.  The charge remains today.

Questions & Answers

The Q&A sessions following Voehl's Lincoln presentations have become legendary, embracing any aspect of Abraham's life and have lasted up to 2.5 hours.

The following presentation outlines reside in Voehl’s thinking.  They are waiting for someone to request them.  Maybe your group will be the first to hear one of them.

Lincoln’s Melancholy

His depression was sometimes debilitating.  But learned to do his best in spite of his suffering and saved his country.

The Slave Trade

First it was protected by the Constitution, then illegal, then a capital crime.  Lincoln refused to pardon the only person convicted of this heinous crime.

Flags of Lincoln’s Life

The number of US states more than doubled during Lincoln’s life.  Let him tell you about the flag changes.

Lincoln Fashion Show

Detailed explanation on historicity of Pres. Lincoln’s apparel & hat, and how it represents men’s fashion of his day.

Baseball History

The game began, was defined, went professional and expanded during Lincoln's life and the Civil War.  He was the first President to play baseball at the White House.

"You name it!" 

Lincoln's life is ripe with true stories of integrity, poverty, perseverance, wrestling, pardons and other virtuous themes, just waiting to be told!  They can be applied to any modern day theme.  You decide!!!