Picks of the Week: Lincoln's Legacy | Presidential Pets | Washington's Rules to Live By

Check out our presidential picks: books, videos, and more. View in web browser. SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL JOIN Although Presidents Day is in February, any time of year is a good time to recognize the contributions of our nation’s leaders. This month marks a somber anniversary for one—it’s been 150 years since our country’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated. National Geographic magazine’s April cover story takes a look back at Lincoln’s life and legacy along the route of his funeral train. Follow along in maps and pictures. See some surprising ways the Great Emancipator has been portrayed in pop culture. Learn more about how Lincoln and the other presidents were immortalized on Mount Rushmore. Explore a gallery of presidential monuments that didn’t quite make the cut—then take a walk around the monuments that did. Get a more intimate look at the recent presidents’ lives, and study up on presidential fun facts. Read More → Support our nonprofit programs with these offers. Explore with City Destination Maps Available for the world’s most popular cities, National Geographic City Destination Map & Travel Guides blend urban guidebook information with easy-to-read street maps and 3-D drawings of buildings.   SHOP NOW   Washington’s Rules to Live By This guide to good behavior—from table manners to integrity—is based on our first president’s 100 life lessons. Presented with a modern spin and fun illustrations, it’s a perfect gift for kids!   SHOP NOW     Our Country’s Presidents In-depth text and historic images combine to make this book, packed with stories and information, the definitive family reference guide to the fascinating lives of the presidents of the United States.   SHOP NOW   Travel with National Geographic Explore the world’s most fascinating places in the company of National Geographic experts. We tap into our resources worldwide to provide travel experiences that are authentic, engaging, and meaningful.   BROWSE OUR TRIPS   Paws Up for Presidents’ Pets From the Obama family’s Portuguese water dogs to Woodrow Wilson’s herd of sheep, the White House has been home to a wild bunch of animals through the years. Meet these unusual presidential pals.   READ MORE   Abraham Lincoln: From Humble Beginnings to a Tragic End Abraham Lincoln is credited by many with saving a nation. Follow the events that shaped the life of the United States’ 16th president, and the events that he himself helped shape. Watch Video → Reading an Ancient Comic Strip Recent research sheds light on an ancient Roman mystery: how a monument called Trajan’s Column—a 126-foot marble pillar showing scenes of victory—may have been built.   LEARN MORE   Life Below Zero Returns April 9 Fall season in the Arctic means that the final preparations for the long winter months ahead are in full swing. Could you survive a Life Below Zero? Find out on April 9 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.   LEARN MORE   Free Wallpaper: Cheerful Cherry Blossoms Celebrate the return of spring to our nation’s capital and to the monuments that commemorate our most revered presidents, like the Jefferson Memorial, with this cheerful, free wallpaper. Download Now → SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL JOIN     Photographs by Rapid City Chamber of Commerce/National Geographic (Washington's Nose, Dangerous Jobs, Facial Finishing) and Thomas Simonson/National Geographic My Shot (cherry blossoms and Jefferson Memorial) Home | Daily News | Photo of the Day | Trip Ideas | Animal Videos | This Week on TV | Free Wallpaper         You are receiving this email because ignoble.experiment@arconati.us is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe.   To ensure that you receive your National Geographic email, please add ngs@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how.   Contact Us | Privacy Policy |  About Us | Customer Service   National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2015 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.