Let us honor the lives of those past, who gave the full measure of their devotion to the cause of liberty, often sacrificing their own lives and comfort in the process. May the present and future never forget the gifts of love and devotion that have been given by the past, the heritage of noble ideals and vision that have been bequeathed to posterity for all eternity.

There was a time in the history of this country when people were seen as property, and the human conscience turned away from knowing the harm this caused. This time is part of America's history, and it needs to be redeemed, now, through a commitment to the purposes of light.

An intimate portrait of Lincoln, the man of heart, whose heart went out to all who sought his counsel and to all who were in need. This is a leader who served the people, for he felt himself to be among them.

This was a woman with a voice of her own without permission to use it in public discourse. Her intelligence, wit, and understanding of the needs of the Republic made her one of the Founding Mothers of this country.

These words from then General Washington herald a new era in the management of war, for they hold at heart the vision of a world that is capable of peace, even though that vision may be far off.