New memorial will celebrate Abraham Lincoln's visit to Lake City in 1861. Here's the story
The Feb. 16, 1861, visit was while Lincoln was enroute to his first inauguration and while the nation was on the brink of civil war.
After years of neglect, an Illinois village with ties to Abraham Lincoln is getting a refresh
The village where Abraham Lincoln came of age is deteriorating. Lincoln lived in New Salem, Illinois, as a young man from ...
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Abraham Lincoln: Life, Presidency, and Legacy
This film narrates the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States ... Lincoln's legacy and the establishment of the Lincoln Memorial to honor his contributions to American ...
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Knowing the Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
In addition to being president, Abraham Lincoln was the post-master of New Salem; he also offered services as a wood chopper, county deputy surveyor, and lawyer. Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room ...