Happy 250th! (thread 13), Episode 3: Lincoln at the 250th: Stunned, Moved, Amazed

Imagine Abraham Lincoln stepping into 2026 and finding the republic still standing. He'd be stunned, a little overwhelmed, and quietly relieved that the experiment in self-government didn't perish.

He'd notice progress and painful imperfections, nod at the messy, loud debates, and maybe, just maybe, let out a satisfied smile as fireworks light the sky.