Media Coverage for 50 Capitols in 50 Days Trip...and More
Congressional Record
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a dedicated public servant from the sixth Congressional District of Illinois, Mayor Michal "Mickey" Straub of Burr Ridge. Almost five years ago, Mayor Straub became the only person in history to take a patriotic pilgrimage in honor of Lincoln and our veterans when he visited 50 capitols in 50 days.
In 2012. between September 4 and October 17th, mayor Straub drove nearly 15,000 miles to 48 states capitols and flew to two others-Hawaii and Alaska. His momentous journey began in Pennsylvania, and after a small ceremony in Gettysburg outside the home where Lincoln finished writing the Address, he traveled to the state capitol in Harrisburg. 443 days later, he concluded his journey in Springfield, Illinois in front of the Lincoln Tomb.
In 2012. between September 4 and October 17th, mayor Straub drove nearly 15,000 miles to 48 states capitols and flew to two others-Hawaii and Alaska. His momentous journey began in Pennsylvania, and after a small ceremony in Gettysburg outside the home where Lincoln finished writing the Address, he traveled to the state capitol in Harrisburg. 443 days later, he concluded his journey in Springfield, Illinois in front of the Lincoln Tomb.
Wed 10/31/12 - Suburban Life
Jerry Moore: Lincoln’s words continue to strike the right chord
Thu 10/25/12 Chicago Tribune
Burr Ridge man visits all the country’s state capitols
Sun 10/21/12 - The Southern Illinoisan
While Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were crisscrossing the few select states…
Sun 10/21/12 - The Southern Illinoisan
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Thur 10/18/12 - Daily Herald
Lincoln fan's quest brings Abe's message to 50 states
Tue 10/16/12 Madison Wisconsin
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In Honor of Lincoln: Gettysburg Address at 50 Capitols
What started out as a patriotic pilgrimage out of “love for country” turned out to be an inspirational, life-changing trip that has no end.
I ended up also reciting the GETTYSBURG ADDRESS at each capitol because of the message of unity and patriotism that is contained within. I love this country and look forward to sharing whatever details you would like. If you have any questions or areas of focus you would recommend, please let me know.
The Gettysburg Address as it was recited across all 50 Capitol in 50 Days - in Honor of LINCOLN and our Veterans (Made viewable by the "Public" in 2017). To learn more about this historic trip in 2012, visit www.50Capitolsin50Days.com. Mickey's hope is that more people will read the Gettysburg Address and that Lincoln's core values (God, Unity, Liberty and Patriotism), as expressed in it, will unite us again.
WGN Sunday Morning
July 3rd, 2016
The Gettysburg Address as it was recited across all 50 Capitol in 50 Days - in Honor of LINCOLN and our Veterans (Made viewable by the "Public" in 2017). To learn more about this historic trip in 2012, visit www.50Capitolsin50Days.com. Mickey's hope is that more people will read the Gettysburg Address and that Lincoln's core values (God, Unity, Liberty and Patriotism), as expressed in it, will unite us again.
WGN Sunday Morning
July 3rd, 2016
Tue 10/16/12 Madison Wisconsin
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Tue 10/16/12 Madison Wisconsin
Photos: 50 capitols in 50 days
Wed 10/10/12 - Juneau Empire
50 states in 50 days
Mon 10/8/12 - Juneau Empire
'50 Capitols in 50 Days' coming to Juneau
Mon 10/1/12 - Illinois Review
