Abraham Lincoln and the forge of national memory / Barry Schwartz.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-353) and index.

Introduction: Two Faces of Collective Memory -- Pt. 1. Nineteenth Century: Symbolizing Nationhood. 1. Death and Commemoration. 2. Promoting Lincoln in the Late Nineteenth Century: Successes and Failures -- Pt. 2. Twentieth Century: Symbolizing Industrial Democracy. 3. Lincoln and the Culture of Progressivism: Democratizing America. 4. Lincoln, a Man of the People: Dignifying America -- Pt. 3. Twentieth Century: Symbolizing Unity. 5. Lincoln and the Culture of Inclusion: Integrating America. 6. Lincoln in World War I: Strengthening America. 7. Two Lincolns: Symbolizing America. Conclusion: The New Face of Collective Memory: Refining the Discussion.