Tag: President Abraham Lincoln
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Princeton Council endorses proposed legislation to create reparations for slavery task force
Princeton has joined the growing list of towns that have endorsed proposed legislation to establish a state-level task force to study making reparations to African Americans living in New Jersey who are the descendants of slaves. The Princeton Council adopted a resolution in support of state Senate Bill S-386 and its companion, state Assembly Bill…
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Monmouth County history: The hunt for Deborah Lincoln’s tombstone
By Thomas K. Robbins President Abraham Lincoln did not know his ancestors and dismissed questions about his ancestry saying, “I don’t know who my grandfather was, and am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.” Although he was not interested in learning about his forefathers, Miss Ida Tarbell certainly was. Ida Tarbell…
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A mystery in the woods of Upper Freehold Township – the Old Lincoln House
By Thomas K. Robbins Vegetarians be warned. The following column contains foods which you may find alarming and offensive. Foods like blood and liverwurst, sausages, bologna and pork. These dishes were on the menu at the Old Lincoln House that was located at the entrance to the Ye Olde Robbins Burial Place in Upper Freehold…
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Opinion: Black History Month: Honor African Americans who made our nation a better place
African Americans have shaped and contributed to American history and culture in countless ways, and their legacy continues to grow. Their trials and triumphs are especially significant during the month of February, when Americans observe Black History Month. To understand why black history will always be relevant, let’s begin with the origins of Black History…
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Lincoln throws out first pitch during Jamesburg 1860s-style base ball game
The Philadelphia Athletic and the Monmouth Furnace played an 1860s base ball game on Oct. 19 at Green Acres Park, next to Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School in Jamesburg, as part of the Jamesburg Fall Street Festival. President Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by Robert Costello, threw out the first pitch. The event was presented by…
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‘Abraham Lincoln’ visits Monroe Township Senior Center
PHOTO COURTESY OF MONROE TOWNSHIP In partnership with the Friends of the Senior Center and Parker at Monroe, Monroe Township’s Senior Center hosted “An Afternoon with Abe” on July 13. Pictured as the 16th U.S. president is Robert Costello, with Danielle Woodruffe of Parker, left to right, resident Marvin Weiss, resident Rhea Weiss and Daniel Carr of…
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Calendar listings for the Suburban
South Amboy Elks Lodge 784 will hold “Howely Night” beginning at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Hot roast beef sandwiches will be served after the fifth race, along with coffee and cake. Donation is $7. For more information, call 732-727-7170. ** The Old Bridge Library will host…