A statue commemorating Abraham Lincoln's presidency was erected in Manchester on August 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Manchester →

  city in Greater Manchester, England

  • Andy Burnham won a by-election, becoming a Member of Parliament.Mon 16:42
  • Government commits funds for station and service upgrades and ends the operator's contract, bringing the service into public ownership.Mon 08:39
• Abraham Lincoln →

  president of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)

  • Peter Mattei performs a role in an opera by Missy Mazzoli, which is based on Abraham Lincoln, at the Metropolitan Opera.Mon 15:45
  • Texas observed Juneteenth as a state holiday, commemorating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.Mon 13:40

Related events

• The Chicago History Museum is displaying artifacts related to Abraham Lincoln in Chicago.Sep 3
• A statue controversy is underway in Portland, with residents commenting on the city's monument plans regarding Abraham Lincoln.Sep 9
• Nikolas Bowie recounts Abraham Lincoln's historical actions.Sep 11