Abraham Lincoln
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Library of Congress displays Gettysburg Address
One of five known manuscripts of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is going on display at the Library of Congress. Beginning today, the library will display the John Hay copy of the famous Civil War speech.
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Emancipation Proclamation anniversary: Watch Night ceremony held at National Archives
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This year, the Watch Night tradition will follow the historic Emancipation Proclamation to its home at the National Archives with a special midnight display planned with readings, songs and bell ringing among the nation's founding documents.
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Lincoln movie could be a tourism boom for Petersburg
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"The Lincoln movie is an opportunity that is beyond anything we would be able to do," said Martha Burton, a tourism official. "That movie will generate an interest in our area."
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D.C. Ford's Theater closing 2 days in June
CommentThe National Park Service says the historic Washington theater where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated will be closed for a couple days next month.
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Pssht... the Lincoln conspirators were here
CommentGonzaga, the boys Jesuit high school on North Capitol Street, keeps its connections to Mary Surratt, one of the conspirators in Lincoln's assassination, quiet.
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