Q: In Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Walt says they did an exhausting research into Lincoln to get things such as his mannerisms. Obviously there’s no film footage of Lincoln anywhere, so where did they get information on what Lincoln’s mannerisms were?
Avi, Irvine, California
A: Disney’s Imagineers spent five months researching Lincoln’s exact measurements and physical appearance. There was intensive study of many photos, paintings, and written descriptions, including passages from Mary Lincoln’s diary.
Dave Smith