Monthly Archives: July 2018

In Memory of Colonel Marcus M. Spiegel, a German-Jewish immigrant (1829-1864) Who gave his life to Free the Slaves and Preserve the United States of America

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Jean Soman

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Abraham Lincoln photograph taken by Samuel G. Alschuler April 25, 1858 Urbana, Illinois

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Jean Soman

 Abraham Lincoln photograph taken by Samuel G. Alschuler April 25, 1858 Urbana, Illinois The photographer was Samuel G. Alschuler, a German-Jewish immigrant , who came to America in the 1840’s. He  lent Lincoln his velvet collared coat to wear in … Continue reading →

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