President Lincoln

Something that has always made me grateful to be an American—and proud of our nation—is the high standard we aspireto: the belief that America can be a place of opportunity, freedom, and peace.

Of course, our history also includes moments when that ideal felt distant, and our actions fell short of what we hoped to be. It’s in one of those difficult chapters that we find Abraham Lincoln—a leader whose steadiness, courage, and faith helped guide the nation through a time of deep division, and toward a more just future.

For the Simpich family, Lincoln has been an enduring source of inspiration. For Bob and Jan Simpich, and their son David, that inspiration found its way into their art—creating a meaningful way to remember and honor a man who helped shape the American story, and the ideals we continue to strive for.

Below is a video detailing the Simpich creations inspired by—and created to honor—one of America’s most iconic men.