An honest look at America's Lincoln obsession

Abraham Lincoln. Our 16th president. Old Honest Abe, ruminating on the fate of the union in a stovepipe hat perched over his craggy face and beard -- don't forget the beard. That's how the legend goes. But is that how the facts go?

In the 142 years since Lincoln's assassination, the myths and legends surrounding our iconic president have only grown. But Weekly Standard senior editor Andrew Ferguson argues that in some ways, Lincoln's status has shrunk.

In Ferguson's new book, "Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America," he spends time with Lincoln buffs and Lincoln haters -- not to mention Lincoln impersonators. He visits the sites and handles the artifacts.

And he discovers that today's Lincoln looks a lot like us. Ferguson talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann.

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