The Lincoln Group Of New York Confers Its “Award of Achievement”

Originally published April 2017 · p. 16

The Lincoln Group Of New York Confers Its “Award of Achievement” NEW YORK, N.Y.—Feb. 21, 2017– The Lincoln Group of New York, an organization dedicated to studying the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, has conferred its 2016 Award of Achievement to author Noah Andre Trudeau for his book Lincoln’s Greatest Journey: Sixteen Days that Changed a Presidency March 24 – April 8, 1865. The announcement was made today by Steven R. Koppelman, President of The Lincoln Group of New York. The Lincoln Group of New York presents the award annually to the individual or organization in America that has done the most to encourage the study and appreciation of Abraham Lincoln. By winning the award, Mr. Trudeau joins a distinguished group of past recipients that includes Eric Foner, Harold Holzer, and screenwriter Tony Kushner. The award was conferred at a special ceremony in Manhattan at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College on Feb. 21, 2017. In recognizing the importance of this work, Frank McKenna, chair of the Award Committee, stated that, “Trudeau’s deep knowledge is evident throughout this original work and demonstrates that there is indeed new knowledge to be gained in studying America’s greatest president and statesman.” Mr. Koppelman called it “a superb work of research, expertly written, and a much-needed in-depth work.” The Lincoln Group of New York’s jury for this award was comprised of Frank McKenna, Paula Hopewell, and Joseph Truglio. Convening three times each year in Manhattan, The Lincoln Group of New York hosts the nation’s most distinguished Lincoln scholars, and provides a national venue for the latest in Lincoln scholarship. For more information about The Lincoln Group visit www. lincolngroupny.org or contact the President, Steven R. Koppelman, at [email protected] or 973349-6144.