Authors Series
with Dr. Jonathan White
Lincoln’s Presidential Pardons:
Difficult Decisions in Challenging Times
Presidential pardons have been used throughout history. These acts of forgiveness have been controversial at times, but at others have been healing for the nation.
Dr. White will examine some of Abraham Lincoln’s most important presidential pardons and explore how he used his power to pursue justice and a moral vision for society. Among the cases reviewed will be the famous “Sleeping Sentinel,” the infamous slave trader Nathaniel Gordon, and the Dakota Native Americans who were sentenced to death after the U.S. – Dakota war in 1862.
Historian Jonathan White is an author of many books and numerous published articles, essays, and reviews. The Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize was awarded to him in 2023. Dr. White is a professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA.
Thursday, October 24 , 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
Donations are accepted.
Indian Hill High School ~ Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center
6865 Drake Road
INDIAN HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Society is dedicated to preserving the heritage and promoting history of the Village of Indian Hill, Ohio. It manages two historical landmarks, the Bonnell House, also known as Buckingham Lodge, and the Little Red Schoolhouse. Archives and artifacts of Village history are maintained at Buckingham Lodge. The Schoolhouse may be rented for special gatherings and meetings. Programs are presented on building and home architecture, art, local history, and noteworthy families who have lived or are living in the area.
8100 Given Rd ~ Cincinnati, OH 45243-1520 ~ 513-891-1873 ~ [email protected]