. >> the author of probably 30 some books professor deirdre mccloskey is called bettering human onyx. she has been our guest again on book

. >> the author of probably 30 some books professor deirdre mccloskey is called bettering human onyx. she has been our guest again on book of best-selling books from different eras. so before i introduce our guests, i do want to thank our sponsors like so many of our programs tonight's program is sponsored by the wish you well foundation

. >> the author of probably 30 some books professor deirdre mccloskey is called bettering human onyx. she has been our guest again on book fathers had on the 16th president. good morning. that was great. good morning. my name is jonathan white and i am the vice chair of the lincoln forum. it is my pleasure to introduce to you this morning my friend lucas morrell. lucas morell is the john k boardman jr. professor of politics at washington and lee university where he has taught since 1999. he is the author or editor of five books including lincoln's sacred effort defining religion's role in american self-government.