IRONTON — “As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy.” — President Abraham Lincoln.

History comes alive on the campus of Ohio University Southern at 7 p.m. Friday with a visit from America’s 16th President.

Lincoln will talk to all you loyal citizens about the pressing concerns facing our great nation: The great Civil War that we are fighting, slavery and reconstruction issues plus he will take questions from the audience. Photo opportunities will be available.

Lincoln will speak in Bowman Auditorium, Collins Center on the Ironton campus. Admission is free and open to the public however reservations are required. Please RSVP to Steve Call OUS, 740-533-4559, 800-626-0513 ext 4559 or call@ohio.edu.