The suspension of reality and the use of our imagination is what truly sets us apart from all lesser forms of intelligent life. Our ability infer patterns, draw inference and project possibilities puts homo-sapiens at the apex of the intelligence pyramid. The images of Lincoln, Washington, Kennedy, etc,. on our coinage and stamps is first and foremost iconic and artistic representations.
I shudder to think Honest Abe would be offended by being compared to a fictional character after having visited Antietam in 1862. They were clearly made of stronger stuff than most of us are today.
BTW: A play at Ford Theater was the last thing Lincoln ever saw. Our American Cousin was fanciful comic spoof.
Edited by La_isla
03/21/2022 3:57 pm