Florida Reflections: Conversations on Florida's Contributions to the American Tale- \;As the Un ited States approaches the 250th anniversary of independence\, this statew ide series invites audiences to look beyond familiar narratives and recons ider Florida&rsquo\;s place in the American story. Led by historians\, sch olars\, artists\, and cultural practitioners\, the programs explore overlo oked Revolutionary histories\, the development of democracy in Florida\, I ndigenous knowledge\, and the cultural traditions that carry memory across generations. From Florida&rsquo\;s surprising role in the American Revolu tion to reflections on civic responsibility and cultural expression today\ , the series connects past and present in thoughtful and compelling ways. Together\, these programs encourage reflection on democracy\, identity\, a nd participation at a pivotal moment in the nation&rsquo\;s history.
\nWhat Is It About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Li ncoln \;Lawyer\, elected official\, and humanities scholar St eve Seibert discusses the enduring relevance of Abraham Lincoln. Drawing o n three of Lincoln&rsquo\;s public speeches\, Seibert explores the depth o f Lincoln&rsquo\;s thinking and the power of his words\, considering how L incoln articulated core democratic ideals and how those ideas continue to shape American civic life and public discourse today. \;
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Acknowledgement: Florida Reflections was d
eveloped by Florida Humanities and is part of By the People: Conversations
Beyond 250&ndash\;a series of community-driven programs created by humani
ties councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was dev
eloped by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Funding is provided in part thr
ough the Thomas M. &\; Irene B. Kirbo Charitable Foundation\, the Gulf
Coast Community Foundation and the Community Foundation for Brevard. Any v
iews\, findings\, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program
do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or its partners.
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