A Quality of Leadership Needed Now
In national crises, from the Civil War to Pearl Harbor to 9/11, wise leaders exhibit qualities that fit the moment. I have spoken often of the leadership of Abraham Lincoln by pointing to his [...]
Ronald C. White
Lincoln In Private
What His Most Personal Reflections Tell Us About Our Greatest President
Lincoln did not have a diary but, he developed the habit of writing reflections and ruminations on little slips of paper. Historian Ronald C. White, Jr., will expand our understanding of Lincoln’s character and thinking and can give us a better understanding of the private Lincoln behind the public Lincoln.
May 4, 2021
About the Author
Ronald C. White is the author of American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant. General David H. Petraeus (Ret.) writes, “Certain to be recognized as the classic work on Ulysses S. Grant.”
Webinars
American POTUS Podcast
The Character & Leadership of Abraham Lincoln
In The News
Notes to Self – Lincoln’s private thoughts on fate, failure, slavery, and belief.
A conversation on Character and the Presidency in Grand Rapids on October 4 recorded by C-SPAN.
Recent & Upcoming Speaking Events
💻 Denotes virtual event
6th Mar 2021 12:00 pm
Honolulu, HI
The Sunrise Foundation💻 The Sunrise Foundation
12:00:pm 12:00 pm
4th May 2021 3:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Abraham Lincoln Bookshop💻 Conversation with Daniel Weinberg
3:30:pm 3:30 pm
5th May 2021 8:00 am
Dalas, TX
Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton Law Partners💻 Conversation with Talmage Boston
8:00:am 8:00 am
6th May 2021 7:00 pm
Springfield, IL
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum - Union Theater💻 Conversation with Christian McWhirter
7:00:pm 7:00 pm
7th May 2021 1:30 pm
Washington, DC
The Trinity Forum💻 Conversation with Cherie Harder
1:30:pm 1:30 pm
11th May 2021 7:00 pm
Los Angeles, CA
Chevalier's Books💻 Chevalier’s Books
7:00:pm 7:00 pm
12th May 2021 6:00 pm
Denver, CO
Tattered Covered Book Store💻 Tattered Cover Book Store
6:00:pm 6:00 pm
13th May 2021 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
Hauenstein Center💻 Hauenstein Center of Presidential Studies
7:00:pm 7:00 pm
15th Oct 2021 12:00 pm
Washington, DC
Cosmos ClubThe Cosmos Club
12:00:pm 12:00 pm
Speaking Invitations
Ronald C. White is available for select readings and lectures.
To inquire about a possible appearance with Ronald C. White, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau, Kaley Baron via e-mail: kbaron@penguinrandomhouse.com or phone: 212-782-9840.
