Jonathan White
@CivilWarJon
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Historian & author; professor at @CNUcaptains undergrad at @penn_state grad school at @UofMaryland. Current project: Tweeting a LEGO biography of Lincoln.
Newport News, VA
Joined February 2017
In honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, I am going to begin posting a Lincoln biography in @LEGO_Group. Please follow along and share with anyone who might be interested. I'm planning 150-200 scenes. I'll start with the first 2 today and will post them periodically over the next
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My publisher is offering the audiobook of Shipwrecked for 50% off. Get it here: https://t.co/lxmstiyOXZ
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Historian Jonathan W. White tells the riveting story of Appleton Oaksmith, a swashbuckling sea captain whose life intersected with some of the most important moments, movements, and individuals of...
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Beautiful ceremony this morning at Gettysburg National Cemetery commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. @civilwarjon delivered a perfect keynote. He drew from Lincoln’s Second Inaugural, weaving its message into the story of Nelson Mandela and connecting it
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My publisher is offering the audiobook of Shipwrecked for 50% off. Get it here: https://t.co/lxmstiyOXZ
audiobooks.com
Historian Jonathan W. White tells the riveting story of Appleton Oaksmith, a swashbuckling sea captain whose life intersected with some of the most important moments, movements, and individuals of...
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I bought this soap at a museum this week. It has a hint of smoke to it.
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I bought this soap at a museum this week. It has a hint of smoke to it.
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A review of Measuring the Man just got posted online at the Wall St. Journal:
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Frederick Douglass was the first black man to discuss politics alone with the president. In Lincoln, the reformer found an ally.
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Featuring @LincolnDouglass and @CivilWarJon —
Join us for #BookBreaks this Sunday at 2 PM ET! Lucas E. Morel and Johnathan W. White will discuss "Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln". This is a free program for history enthusiasts of all ages! Register at the link in our bio. @ReedyPress
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David Reynolds reviews Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln, edited by @CivilWarJon and @LincolnDouglass. #BookReview #CivilWar
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Frederick Douglass was the first black man to discuss politics alone with the president. In Lincoln, the reformer found an ally.
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How did Frederick Douglass's view of Abraham Lincoln change with time? What lessons can we learn from them today? Listen to our conversation with two award-winning scholars, Lucas Morel (@LincolnDouglass) and Jonathan White (@CivilWarJon), about their new book, "Measuring the
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Thanks to @LincolnDouglass for getting me this beer from the @TheUnionLeague. I’m looking forward to enjoying it tonight.
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TOMORROW! Join us for a live conversation at 2 p.m. ET with two award-winning scholars, @LincolnDouglass and @CivilWarJon, about their new book, Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln. Register: https://t.co/tCuBuFPuWD
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Join us Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. ET for a conversation with two award-winning scholars about the writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln.
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.@AmRevInstitute invites applicants for several short-term research fellowships. The fellowships are open to graduate students/advanced scholars, to support their study of the colonial and revolutionary era in America. The application deadline is Nov. 3.
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The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati offers numerous short-term research fellowships each year. The fellowships provide $2,000-$2,500 toward the cost of travel, housing...
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Join us for a live conversation Tuesday, October 14 at 2 p.m. ET with two award-winning scholars Lucas Morel (@LincolnDouglass) and Jonathan W. White (@CivilWarJon) about their new book, Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln. Register:
jackmillercenter.org
Join us Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. ET for a conversation with two award-winning scholars about the writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln.
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Happy publication day! Excited to be with @LincolnDouglass at @LincolnsCottage for the book release event tonight!
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【Coming on Oct 01】 「Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln」 Author：Lucas E. Morel, Jonathan W. White Publisher：Reedy Press Publication date：October 01, 2025 https://t.co/WasB7cSCyw
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In Measuring the Man, acclaimed scholars Lucas E. Morel and Jonathan W. White assemble Frederick Douglass’s most meaningful and poignant statements about Abraham Lincoln, including a dozen newly...
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When Historians Rediscovered These Frederick Douglass Letters, They Were Surprised by His Candid Opinions About Abraham Lincoln - https://t.co/0KNy8s7uNS
@smithsonianmag
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In correspondence with a passionate abolitionist in London, the great American orator didn't hold back when talking about the 16th president, or his successor, the much-maligned Andrew Johnson
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Started the late afternoon at Ohio State for a lecture by @LincolnDouglass on Frederick Douglass. I was thrilled to finally get my hands on the new book he coedited with @CivilWarJon. I have been waiting months for it and cannot wait to read the newly discovered Douglass letters
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