John Kleber: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln November 20, 2008

Kentucky was much more than simply the birthplace of our sixteenth president. Kentucky and Abraham Lincoln had profound effects on each other. The state played a significant role in his journey to the White House and his path through the Civil War. It held his earliest memories, provided his political mentor, several close friends, and his wife. Kentuckians were outraged by federal policies during the Civil War and Lincoln was not popular, but today we are proud to claim this giant of American history. With John Kleber as your guide, meet the remarkable Mr. Lincoln.