Lewis Lehrman: Goes from funding history projects to writing a history book
In today's NY Sun there's an op ed by Lewis Lehrman, one half of the duo behind the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
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The topic is an extended discussion of Lincoln's run for president in 1860.
Not until the reader reaches the end of the article does it become clear why Mr. Lehrman, who is known for his generous donations to history projects, is writing about Lincoln.
The answer is supplied in his bio line:
Mr. Lehrman, co-chairman of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, gilderlehrman.org, is the author of the forthcoming book,"Lincoln at Peoria: The Turning Point."