In celebration of both Abraham Lincoln&rsq uo\;s birthday and Presidents Day\, this talk will examine the lives of Ab raham Lincoln and Herbert Hoover highlighting the profound influence that the Sixteenth President had upon the thinking of the Thirty-First Presiden t. \; Both suffered loss in their childhood\, were voracious readers\, and self-made individuals. \; Lincoln articulated the political philo sophy of Herbert Hoover with the &ldquo\;open field&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;fa ir chance&rdquo\; in life or more generally known as the &ldquo\;right to rise.&rdquo\; \;
\nThis philosophy argued that government should not pose barriers for individual achievement. \;Every American shoul d be allowed to reach the level of attainment that their individual talent s and initiative might realize. \; Lincoln was also a firm believer in party building and the importance of party in achieving viable public pol icy. \; He also knew that harnessing public opinion was necessary for the success of any policy initiative. \; Hoover\, having not been elec ted to public office other than the Presidency\, was less adept at the imp ortance of political organization in driving successful public policies.&n bsp\; Hoover&rsquo\;s admiration of Lincoln was life-long and expressed it self in some unusual ways.
\nAbout the Spea ker: \;Dr. Thomas Schwartz is the director of the Herbert Hoo ver Presidential Library and Museum. Prior to coming to the Hoover Preside ntial Library\, Schwartz was director of the Lincoln Library and will shar e his vast knowledge of both presidents.
\n\nThis program wil l be virtual via Zoom. Registration is required to get the Zoom link. \;
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