February 27th in New York City History - Lincoln's Right Makes Might; Father of Broadcasting and the Father of modern Conservatism, a prolific writer, and Alicia Keys' triumphs.
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 | 8:30 PM
1860: Abraham Lincoln, "the Prairie Orator," addressed Cooper Union's Great Hall, packed, delivering the "Might Makes Right Speech."
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It countered slavery and catapulted his stature to Republican candidate for President over local star, Senator and Governor Seward.
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When we take my East Village tour we learn why I call Cooper Union the secular Holy of the Holies. Every time I am there I feel honored and awed, not just because of this great speech.
1891: David Sarnoff, CEO of NBC and RCA (now GE), pioneer of broadcasting radio and television, born in terrible poverty in Russia.
1913: Prolific writer, playwright, and screenwriter Irwin Shaw born in the Bronx.
1993: The World Trade Center closed as it assumed investigation for its huge truck bombing and recovery. Businesses scrambled to find alternate space. It will reopen months later after a $500,000,000 renovation.
2002: Alicia Keys won five Grammies for her debut album, "Songs in A Minor."
2008: Conservative avatar, intellectual, publisher, and writer William F. Buckley, Jr. died at 82.