Commissioned by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation, and featuring filmed interviews with acclaimed historians and Lincoln scholars, “Fortifying Our Democracy: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address,” is a new film series focused on Lincoln’s calls to safeguard against tyranny and the susceptibility of people to authoritarian leadership when they lose faith in democratic institutions.

Fortifying Our Democracy, a project of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation, was made possible with generous support from Iron Mountain.

Fortifying Our Democracy: Lincoln's Lyceum Address

NASHVILLE, TN—June 16, 2025—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces the Lincoln Presidential Foundation as the recipient of an Award of Excellence for “Fortifying Our Democracy: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address.” The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.