Jackson: Lincoln encouraged our 'better angels.' Where are they now? By Janet Y. Jackson Jun 28, 2026 Jun 28, 2026 0 The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Wikimedia Commons Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Janet Y. Jackson If we open our minds, education can come from the most obscure of places.kAm%2<6[ 7@C 6I2>A=6[ 2 AC@G6C3 x 962C5 @? 2? 6A:D@56 @7 E96 E6=6G:D:@? D9@H 鈥$42?52=鈥 H9:49 H2D E:E=65 鈥%96 u:D9 #@ED uC@> %96 w625]鈥 xEVD 2? :5:@> 7C@> E96 `gE9 46?EFCJ[ E92E x 925 6:E96C 7@C8@EE6?[ @C ?6G6C <?6H聽鈥 3FE H9:49 D66>D 2AAC@AC:2E6 7@C H92E H6 2C6 H:E?6DD:?8 :? E96 4@F?ECJ E@52J]k^AmkAmq2D:42==J[ :E >62?D E92E E96 9625 @7 2 72>:=J @C 2? @C82?:K2E:@? 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