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
May 4, 2021
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.
“An intimate character portrait and fascinating inquiry into the basis of Lincoln’s energetic, curious mind . . . We see in Lincoln’s fragments a poised and resolute intellectual. We also see a vulnerable individual humbled by the precariousness of the nation and of its vast, uncertain future. . . . As Mr. White shows so persuasively, Lincoln’s quiet, personal moments laid the foundation for his enduring public legacy.”—The Wall Street Journal
Random House Audiobook is narrated by Ronald C. White
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
With the Bark Off: Conversations from the LBJ Presidential Library
“We are attracted to Abraham Lincoln because for us, he seems to embody what America is all about.” A Conversation with Ron White
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.
Upcoming Events
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*All times listed as Eastern Standard Time.
16th Jun 2021 12:00 pm ,
Annandale Golf Club
12th Jul 2021 1:00 pm ,
Midwestern Legislative Conference
28th Jul 2021 ,
Pejepscot Historical Society – Brunswick, MI
15th Oct 2021 12:00 pm Washington, DC
Cosmos Club
The Cosmos Club
19th Oct 2021 6:00 pm Washington, DC
Lincoln Group of D.C.
Lincoln Group of D.C.
20th Oct 2021 Philadelphia, PA
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
27th Oct 2021 6:00 pm ,
Valley Hunt Club, Pasadena CA
10th Nov 2021 2:00 pm Coronado, CA
Coronado Island Film Festival
Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address with Actor Richard Dreyfuss & Director Ken Kebow
27th Jan 2022 ,
The Filson Historical Society, Louisville KY
2021 Book Tour for Lincoln in Private
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. Stasia Whalen: swhalen@penguinrandomhouse.com or phone: 212-782-9208.
