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years. Although some claim that his marriage to the volatile Mary Todd was a burden to Abe, others point to
A Special Exhibit of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Two hundred years after his birth, the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln continues
to fascinate and inspire. Born into poverty on the edge of an untamed frontier, his rise from obscurity to greatness has become
a symbol of the univeresal hope that we can all improve our circumstances in life.
Lincoln's family life has also generated interst
over the
A. Lincoln: Life and Legacy 1809-2009
the love that both parents clearly had for their four sons.
His twin great accomplishments, ending the scourage of American
slavery while simultaneously preserving the Union of States during its most challenging crisis, have led many to name him American's
greatest statesman.
Later presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald
Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, have all drawn
inspiration from Lincoln. His ubiquitous image can be found throughout American culture, sometimes in quite unexpected places.Utilizing some of our finest manuscripts, artifacts, and broadsides the Lincoln Memorial Shrine is proud to host a special exhibit
commemorating the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth.