Lessons from Lincoln

*Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly*

Yesterday was Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, a legal holiday in Illinois called the Land of Lincoln, but not in every state. I just learned that my grandchildren, who are in public school in California, have a holiday this Friday, February 17, and are calling it Lincoln’s birthday. I don’t know if California’s calendars are different, or if the teachers just felt the need of another holiday. In any event, I’m glad they are remembering to honor one of our greatest presidents.

February: Month of Important Birthdays

**Previously recorded by Phyllis Schlafly**

February is the month when we observe the birthdays of our most important presidents: the greatest president of the 18th century, George Washington; the greatest president of the 19th century, Abraham Lincoln; and the greatest president of the 20th century, Ronald Reagan. Today, on Ronald Reagan’s birthday, let’s recall why he is so important.