The Land of Lincoln - Modern Lincoln

Illinois has long claimed Lincoln as their immortal son. His legacy is embedded in the cultural atmosphere of the state. Take, for example, these popular commercials put forth by the Illinois Tourism department. As a result #miniabe has become a new brand of Lincoln celebrity in social media and popular culture.

These iterations of Abraham Lincoln are surely comical, but what purpose does Lincoln's image serve in today's culture?

.@MiniTimeFamily "MiniGolf sounds a little more up my alley!" - #MiniAbe @BNACVB pic.twitter.com/xecgorUWSW

— Enjoy Illinois (@enjoyillinois) July 11, 2014

“With a beautiful field like the Corn Crib, I see why baseball's America’s pastime!” #MiniAbe @EnjoyIllinois #visitbn pic.twitter.com/WC6nPstVJg

— B-N Visitors Bureau (@BNACVB) June 16, 2014

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Lincoln Reimagined in Pop Culture

Related Articles and Sources:

• The Cult of Lincoln, Kevin Nance (Chicago Tribune)
• Lincoln in American Memory
  
• A Review on Herndon's Informants, Matthew Pinsker
• Does Lincoln Still Belong to the Ages?, Allen Guelzo