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Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon

Name: Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon
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Book Synopsis: Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait is a unique middle-grade depiction of America's sixteenth president, through the story of one famous photograph, written by award-winning author Leonard S. Marcus. On February 9, 1864, Abraham Lincoln made the mile-long walk from the Executive Mansion to photographer Mathew Brady's Washington, DC, studio, to be joined there later by his ten-year-old son, Tad. With a fractious re-election campaign looming that year, America's first media-savvy president was intent on securing another portrait that cast him in a favorable light, as he prepared to make the case for himself to a nation weary of war. At least four iconic pictures were made that day. One was Lincoln in profile, the image that later found its way onto the penny; two more would be adapted for the 1928 and 2008 five-dollar bills. The fourth was a dual portrait of Lincoln and Tad. The pose, featuring Lincoln reading to his son, was a last-minute improvisation, but the image that came of it was-and remains-incomparably tender and enduringly powerful. Immediately after the president's murder the following year, the picture of Lincoln reading to his son became a mass-produced icon-a cherished portrait of a nation's fallen leader, a disarmingly intimate record of a care-worn father's feeling for his child, and a timeless comment on books as a binding force between generations.

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Discover the captivating story of America's sixteenth president in Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon. Written by award-winning author Leonard S. Marcus, this middle-grade book takes you on a journey through one famous photograph that forever changed the way we see Abraham Lincoln.

On February 9, 1864, Lincoln made his way to Mathew Brady's Washington, DC, studio for a photoshoot that would shape his re-election campaign. With the nation weary of war and in need of a leader, Lincoln understood the power of media and sought to present himself in the best light. Several iconic pictures were captured that day, including the profile image that graces today's penny and the ones featured on the five-dollar bills.

But it was the last-minute improvisation—a portrait of Lincoln reading to his ten-year-old son, Tad—that truly captured the essence of a loving father and a great leader. This image became a cherished symbol of America's fallen hero after Lincoln's tragic assassination, serving as a timeless reminder of the bond between generations and the power of literature to unite us.

Experience the awe-inspiring history and the emotional depth of Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait. This book will transport you back in time and paint a vivid picture of Abraham Lincoln, both as a caring father and as a president determined to guide a nation towards healing and unity. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of American history.

Ready to be captivated by this extraordinary tale? Click here to get your copy of Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American Icon today and embark on a journey that will ignite your imagination and leave you with a deeper understanding of one of America's greatest leaders.

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