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Abraham Lincoln Collection

One of the most revered Presidents in American History, Abraham Lincoln was a popular figure in old time radio shows.

Abraham Lincoln

61 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 30 hours, 23 min)
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Abraham Lincoln
(1809 – 1865)

Abraham Lincoln

LincolnAbraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and lead the country through the most divisive and devastating time in our history – the Civil War.  Abraham Lincoln is also one of the most revered U.S. Presidents and is a popular figure in American fiction and historical writings.  As such, the legend of Abraham Lincoln was a popular subject in old time radio shows.  

Abraham Lincoln grew up in the frontier and was self-educated, eventually becoming a lawyer, then an Illinois state legislator and U.S. Representative for Illinois.  Lincoln was elected President of the United States in 1860 on an anti-slavery platform. The following year the Southern Confederacy declared secession from the Union, and the United States Civil War began. 

Two of Abraham Lincoln's greatest accomplishments were issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and supporting the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution which abolished slavery.  In 1863, after the decisive Battle of Gettysburg, which was one of the bloodiest battles in our nation's history, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address where he stated his view of the American democracy created "four score and seven years ago" that a "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."  The Gettysburg Address continues to have an important place in American History and popular culture. 

In 1864 Abraham Lincoln won re-election as President of the United States, and he continued the war effort. In 1865, Ulysses S. Grant captured the Confederate Capital Richmond, Virginia.  As the war came to a close, Abraham Lincoln supported a re-unification of the North and the South.  Five days after the end of the American Civil War in 1865, Lincoln was killed by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre.

Abraham Lincoln was such an iconic figure in American history that many old time radio show dramas were scripted about his life.  Some shows featured his early days as the son of a pioneer; some the historical drama shows like Cavalcade of America produced almost a dozen of radio shows about Abraham Lincoln. Crime Classics and 13th Juror cover the assassination of President Lincoln.  Even Ripley's Believe It or Not has and episode with dramatic sketches with Abraham Lincoln.

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    I got this as a gift for my husband - he really enjoys learning about Lincoln, and this amazing recording was a great addition to our "Lincoln Library".

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    Thanks for the personal service. I am always happy to hear from you. In general, I dislike the deification of politicians. I tend to feel that even the administration of Abraham Lincoln, having ended with 620,000 fewer constituents than which it began was a bit of a flop. You won't find any dead soldiers at the Lincoln Memorial.

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    61 recordings on 2 MP3 CDs for just $10.00. Total playtime 30 hours, 23 min
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    total playtime 30 hours, 23 min
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    1. Volume 1 - 30 shows - total playtime 14 hours 34 minutes
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    2. 13 Th Juror 490423 01 John Wilkes Booth.mp3
    3. Academy Award Theater 460710 16 Young Mr. Lincoln.mp3
    4. American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue.mp3
    5. Anthology 550213 50 Salute To Lincoln.mp3
    6. Any Bonds Today 420204 Henry Fonda.mp3
    7. Believe It Or Not 470806 063 Presidents.mp3
    8. Big Show 501119 Jimmy Durante Bob Hope.mp3
    9. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 490617 503 Guest Connie Mack.mp3
    10. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 500210 536 Guest Bob Feller.mp3
    11. Catholic Hr 430328 13 Judgment Of Nations.mp3
    12. Cavalcade Of America 360212 019 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    13. Cavalcade Of America 400213 174 Abe Lincoln War Yea.mp3
    14. Cavalcade Of America 400507 186 Nancy Hanks.mp3
    15. Cavalcade Of America 410922 245 Native Land Part 1.mp3
    16. Cavalcade Of America 440207 369 Prologue To Glory.mp3
    17. Cavalcade Of America 441023 406 Girl Lincoln Loved.mp3
    18. Cavalcade Of America 460211 466 Remembered Day.mp3
    19. Cavalcade Of America 480209 554 Mr Lincoln Goes To A Pla.mp3
    20. Cavalcade Of America 481108 585 Garden Key.mp3
    21. Cavalcade Of America 510130 685 Keepsakes.mp3
    22. Cavalcade Of America 510508 699 Duel With Aunt Rebecca.mp3
    23. Chase Sanborn Hour 331231 Salesman.mp3
    24. Columbia Workshop 410713 011 Anne Was An Ordinary Girl.mp3
    25. Columbia Workshop 440321 003 Lonesome Train.mp3
    26. Crime Classics 531209 Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    27. Fmm 580329 1469 Lincoln Valentine Days.mp3
    28. Ford Theater 480208 19 Abe Lincoln In Illinois.mp3
    29. Free Company 410309 Mole On Lincolns Cheek.mp3
    30. Ft 470515 014 Lonely Road.mp3
    31. Ft 550209 407 Sangamo Sage.mp3

    1. Volume 2 - 31 shows - total playtime 15 hours 48 minutes
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    2. Good News 381020 043 W Joan Crawford.mp3
    3. Great Plays 410323 080 American Theatre 192040.mp3
    4. Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Y.mp3
    5. Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Years.mp3
    6. Hallmark Playhouse 500209 E 075 Lincoln And Baltimore P.mp3
    7. I Spy 580800 Man Who Killed Lincoln.mp3
    8. Its A Crime Mr Collins Pink Lady.mp3
    9. Lux 400422 260 Abe Lincoln In Illinois.mp3
    10. Mccarthy 520212 Favorite Lincoln Quotation.mp3
    11. Mercury Theater 380815 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    12. Mr President 480111 029 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    13. Mr President 480725 057 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    14. Mr President 480919 065 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    15. Mr President 481031 071 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    16. Mr President 481128 075 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    17. Mr President 500122 135 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    18. Mr President 500219 139 Abraham Lincoln Gettysberg Address.mp3
    19. Mr President 530825 209 Abe Lincoln In Telegraph Offic.mp3
    20. Mysterious Traveler 500207 241 Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln.mp3
    21. Ports Of Call United States Of America.mp3
    22. Readers Digest 470213 50 Counsel Assigned.mp3
    23. Recollections At 30 561107 20 Veterans Day Wars From Past.mp3
    24. Recollections At 30 570213 34 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    25. Rogers Of Gazette 531111 18 Town Clock.mp3
    26. Rudy Vallee 410102 044 Supporting Cast Rehearsal.mp3
    27. Rudy Vallee Sealtest Show 420319 John Barrymores Last Appear.mp3
    28. Stroke Of Fate 531004 01 Robert E Lee.mp3
    29. Stroke Of Fate 531101 05 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    30. Suspense 620211 912 Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln.mp3
    31. You Are There 470707 01 Assassination Of Lincoln.mp3
    32. You Are There 490905 79 Capture Of John Wilkes Booth.mp3
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    61 recordings on 2 MP3 Collection Downloads for just $10.00. Total playtime 30 hours, 23 min
    61 recordings on 2 MP3 Collection Downloads for just $10.00
    total playtime 30 hours, 23 min
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    1. Volume 1 - 30 shows - total playtime 14 hours 34 minutes
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    2. 13 Th Juror 490423 01 John Wilkes Booth.mp3
    3. Academy Award Theater 460710 16 Young Mr. Lincoln.mp3
    4. American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue.mp3
    5. Anthology 550213 50 Salute To Lincoln.mp3
    6. Any Bonds Today 420204 Henry Fonda.mp3
    7. Believe It Or Not 470806 063 Presidents.mp3
    8. Big Show 501119 Jimmy Durante Bob Hope.mp3
    9. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 490617 503 Guest Connie Mack.mp3
    10. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 500210 536 Guest Bob Feller.mp3
    11. Catholic Hr 430328 13 Judgment Of Nations.mp3
    12. Cavalcade Of America 360212 019 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    13. Cavalcade Of America 400213 174 Abe Lincoln War Yea.mp3
    14. Cavalcade Of America 400507 186 Nancy Hanks.mp3
    15. Cavalcade Of America 410922 245 Native Land Part 1.mp3
    16. Cavalcade Of America 440207 369 Prologue To Glory.mp3
    17. Cavalcade Of America 441023 406 Girl Lincoln Loved.mp3
    18. Cavalcade Of America 460211 466 Remembered Day.mp3
    19. Cavalcade Of America 480209 554 Mr Lincoln Goes To A Pla.mp3
    20. Cavalcade Of America 481108 585 Garden Key.mp3
    21. Cavalcade Of America 510130 685 Keepsakes.mp3
    22. Cavalcade Of America 510508 699 Duel With Aunt Rebecca.mp3
    23. Chase Sanborn Hour 331231 Salesman.mp3
    24. Columbia Workshop 410713 011 Anne Was An Ordinary Girl.mp3
    25. Columbia Workshop 440321 003 Lonesome Train.mp3
    26. Crime Classics 531209 Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    27. Fmm 580329 1469 Lincoln Valentine Days.mp3
    28. Ford Theater 480208 19 Abe Lincoln In Illinois.mp3
    29. Free Company 410309 Mole On Lincolns Cheek.mp3
    30. Ft 470515 014 Lonely Road.mp3
    31. Ft 550209 407 Sangamo Sage.mp3

    1. Volume 2 - 31 shows - total playtime 15 hours 48 minutes
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    2. Good News 381020 043 W Joan Crawford.mp3
    3. Great Plays 410323 080 American Theatre 192040.mp3
    4. Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Y.mp3
    5. Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Years.mp3
    6. Hallmark Playhouse 500209 E 075 Lincoln And Baltimore P.mp3
    7. I Spy 580800 Man Who Killed Lincoln.mp3
    8. Its A Crime Mr Collins Pink Lady.mp3
    9. Lux 400422 260 Abe Lincoln In Illinois.mp3
    10. Mccarthy 520212 Favorite Lincoln Quotation.mp3
    11. Mercury Theater 380815 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    12. Mr President 480111 029 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    13. Mr President 480725 057 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    14. Mr President 480919 065 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    15. Mr President 481031 071 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    16. Mr President 481128 075 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    17. Mr President 500122 135 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    18. Mr President 500219 139 Abraham Lincoln Gettysberg Address.mp3
    19. Mr President 530825 209 Abe Lincoln In Telegraph Offic.mp3
    20. Mysterious Traveler 500207 241 Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln.mp3
    21. Ports Of Call United States Of America.mp3
    22. Readers Digest 470213 50 Counsel Assigned.mp3
    23. Recollections At 30 561107 20 Veterans Day Wars From Past.mp3
    24. Recollections At 30 570213 34 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    25. Rogers Of Gazette 531111 18 Town Clock.mp3
    26. Rudy Vallee 410102 044 Supporting Cast Rehearsal.mp3
    27. Rudy Vallee Sealtest Show 420319 John Barrymores Last Appear.mp3
    28. Stroke Of Fate 531004 01 Robert E Lee.mp3
    29. Stroke Of Fate 531101 05 Abraham Lincoln.mp3
    30. Suspense 620211 912 Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln.mp3
    31. You Are There 470707 01 Assassination Of Lincoln.mp3
    32. You Are There 490905 79 Capture Of John Wilkes Booth.mp3
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    61 recordings on 32 Audio CDs. Total playtime 28 hours, 57 min
    61 recordings on 32 Audio CDs
    total playtime 28 hours, 57 min

    Abraham Lincoln Disc A001

    1. Its A Crime Mr Collins Pink Lady
    2. Ports Of Call United States Of America

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A002

    1. Chase Sanborn Hour 331231 Salesman
    2. Cavalcade Of America 360212 019 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A003

    1. Mercury Theater 380815 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A004

    1. Good News 381020 043 W Joan Crawford

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A005

    1. Cavalcade Of America 400213 174 Abe Lincoln War Yea

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A006

    1. Lux 400422 260 Abe Lincoln In Illinois

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A007

    1. Cavalcade Of America 400507 186 Nancy Hanks
    2. Rudy Vallee 410102 044 Supporting Cast Rehearsal

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A008

    1. Free Company 410309 Mole On Lincolns Cheek

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A009

    1. Great Plays 410323 080 American Theatre 192040

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A010

    1. Columbia Workshop 410713 011 Anne Was An Ordinary Girl
    2. Cavalcade Of America 410922 245 Native Land Part 1

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A011

    1. Any Bonds Today 420204 Henry Fonda
    2. Rudy Vallee Sealtest Show 420319 John Barrymores Last Appear
    3. Catholic Hr 430328 13 Judgment Of Nations

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A012

    1. Cavalcade Of America 440207 369 Prologue To Glory
    2. Columbia Workshop 440321 003 Lonesome Train

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A013

    1. Cavalcade Of America 441023 406 Girl Lincoln Loved
    2. Cavalcade Of America 460211 466 Remembered Day

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A014

    1. Academy Award Theater 460710 16 Young Mr. Lincoln
    2. Readers Digest 470213 50 Counsel Assigned

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A015

    1. Ft 470515 014 Lonely Road
    2. You Are There 470707 01 Assassination Of Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A016

    1. Believe It Or Not 470806 063 Presidents
    2. Mr President 480111 029 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A017

    1. Ford Theater 480208 19 Abe Lincoln In Illinois

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A018

    1. Cavalcade Of America 480209 554 Mr Lincoln Goes To A Pla
    2. Mr President 480725 057 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A019

    1. Mr President 480919 065 Abraham Lincoln
    2. Mr President 481031 071 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A020

    1. Cavalcade Of America 481108 585 Garden Key
    2. Mr President 481128 075 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A021

    1. Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Y
    2. Hallmark Playhouse 490203 033 Abe Lincoln Prairie Years

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A022

    1. 13 Th Juror 490423 01 John Wilkes Booth
    2. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 490617 503 Guest Connie Mack

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A023

    1. You Are There 490905 79 Capture Of John Wilkes Booth
    2. Mr President 500122 135 Abraham Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A024

    1. Mysterious Traveler 500207 241 Man Who Tried To Save Lincoln
    2. Hallmark Playhouse 500209 E 075 Lincoln And Baltimore P

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A025

    1. Bill Stern Sports Newsreel 500210 536 Guest Bob Feller
    2. Mr President 500219 139 Abraham Lincoln Gettysberg Address

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A026

    1. Cavalcade Of America 510130 685 Keepsakes
    2. Cavalcade Of America 510508 699 Duel With Aunt Rebecca
    3. Mccarthy 520212 Favorite Lincoln Quotation

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A027

    1. Mr President 530825 209 Abe Lincoln In Telegraph Offic
    2. Stroke Of Fate 531004 01 Robert E Lee

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A028

    1. Stroke Of Fate 531101 05 Abraham Lincoln
    2. Rogers Of Gazette 531111 18 Town Clock

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A029

    1. Crime Classics 531209 Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
    2. Ft 550209 407 Sangamo Sage

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A030

    1. Anthology 550213 50 Salute To Lincoln
    2. American Adventure 550922 Ratonlincolnavenue

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A031

    1. Recollections At 30 561107 20 Veterans Day Wars From Past
    2. Recollections At 30 570213 34 Abraham Lincoln
    3. Fmm 580329 1469 Lincoln Valentine Days
    4. I Spy 580800 Man Who Killed Lincoln

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    Abraham Lincoln Disc A032

    1. Suspense 620211 912 Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln

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