Sketched Aug. 24 at Everett's Naval Station

On Tuesday, I showed you a view of the USS Abraham Lincoln from the streets of Everett. The aircraft carrier already looked big from afar, but it was even more imposing from Pier Alpha at Everett's Naval Station, so enormous that I had trouble sizing up the proportions so it…

The Basics

• Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress Indulge your passion for Lincoln as you explore the complete Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress. In its online presentation, the collection comprises about 61,000 images and 10,000 transcriptions.
• Abraham Lincoln's Words & Speeches Many consider Abraham Lincoln our nation's most eloquent President. Here you can read the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, the Second Inaugural Address and more.
• Lincoln's Legacy Learn more about Lincoln's legacy, which lives on in many forms. From stamps and coins to art and poetry, Lincoln and his words continue to influence and impact today's world in these and many other ways.
• Lincoln's Life: A Timeline Explore Abraham Lincoln's life through this interactive online timeline.
• President Lincoln's Cottage President Lincoln's Cottage is the most significant historic site directly associated with Lincoln's presidency aside from the White House. Visit the cottage online to plan your visit.
• The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Discover a wealth of resources at the official online Web site of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
• White House Biography of Abraham Lincoln Read the official White House biography of the nation's 16th president.