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- "The Old Log Court House Where Abraham Lincoln Practiced Law," Decatur, Illinois, 1943 Postcard - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. Local residents of Decatur, Illinois, saved and preserved their old log courthouse where Lincoln once practiced law.
- 1943
- Collections - Artifact
"The Old Log Court House Where Abraham Lincoln Practiced Law," Decatur, Illinois, 1943 Postcard
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. Local residents of Decatur, Illinois, saved and preserved their old log courthouse where Lincoln once practiced law.
- "The Offut Store Where Lincoln Was Employed as a Clerk," New Salem State Park, Petersburg, Ill., circa 1920 Postcard -
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
"The Offut Store Where Lincoln Was Employed as a Clerk," New Salem State Park, Petersburg, Ill., circa 1920 Postcard
- "Ford Theatre--Lincoln Museum, Washington, D.C.," 1935 Postcard - Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theatre in April 1865. In the fall, the U.S. government leased--and later purchased--the building after an attempt to reopen the theater failed. Over the next sixty-five years the building housed offices and became a warehouse. In 1931, a museum displaying Lincoln memorabilia was created. The theatre returned to its 1865 appearance in the 1960s after Congress appropriated funds for the building's restoration.
- 1935
- Collections - Artifact
"Ford Theatre--Lincoln Museum, Washington, D.C.," 1935 Postcard
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theatre in April 1865. In the fall, the U.S. government leased--and later purchased--the building after an attempt to reopen the theater failed. Over the next sixty-five years the building housed offices and became a warehouse. In 1931, a museum displaying Lincoln memorabilia was created. The theatre returned to its 1865 appearance in the 1960s after Congress appropriated funds for the building's restoration.
- "Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C." - During the 1909 centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Congress found itself in the embarrassing position of lacking plans to honor Lincoln in the nation's capital. In 1911, a Commission was formed to create an appropriate tribute. The resulting Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, idealizes Lincoln's memory in a Greek-temple-like structure that symbolizes the democratic principles for which Lincoln stood.
- 1922-1925
- Collections - Artifact
"Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C."
During the 1909 centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Congress found itself in the embarrassing position of lacking plans to honor Lincoln in the nation's capital. In 1911, a Commission was formed to create an appropriate tribute. The resulting Lincoln Memorial, dedicated in 1922, idealizes Lincoln's memory in a Greek-temple-like structure that symbolizes the democratic principles for which Lincoln stood.
- "Abraham Lincoln by Daniel Chester French, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C." - In 1911, Congress formed a Commission to create an appropriate tribute to Abraham Lincoln in the nation's capital. The commissioners determined that this tribute should be a symbolic rather than literal representation. Sculptor Daniel Chester French's statue idealized Lincoln's memory by revealing his "essential nobility." After delays in completing the statue, the Lincoln Memorial was finally dedicated in 1922.
- 1930-1945
- Collections - Artifact
"Abraham Lincoln by Daniel Chester French, Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C."
In 1911, Congress formed a Commission to create an appropriate tribute to Abraham Lincoln in the nation's capital. The commissioners determined that this tribute should be a symbolic rather than literal representation. Sculptor Daniel Chester French's statue idealized Lincoln's memory by revealing his "essential nobility." After delays in completing the statue, the Lincoln Memorial was finally dedicated in 1922.
- Portrait of Clement Laird Vallandigham, circa 1865 - Clement Vallandigham (1820-1871), Democrat Congressman from Ohio, opposed abolition and became a leader of anti-war Democrats (Copperheads) during the Civil War. Exiled to the South in 1863 for his outspoken opposition to the war, Vallandigham traveled to Canada, where he ran for Governor of Ohio -- he lost. In 1864, Vallandigham returned to Ohio and remained active in Democratic politics until his death.
- circa 1865
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of Clement Laird Vallandigham, circa 1865
Clement Vallandigham (1820-1871), Democrat Congressman from Ohio, opposed abolition and became a leader of anti-war Democrats (Copperheads) during the Civil War. Exiled to the South in 1863 for his outspoken opposition to the war, Vallandigham traveled to Canada, where he ran for Governor of Ohio -- he lost. In 1864, Vallandigham returned to Ohio and remained active in Democratic politics until his death.
- "House Where Abraham Lincoln Died, Washington, D.C." - Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Shocked theatergoers moved the mortally wounded President across the street to the Petersen House where Lincoln died the next morning. The boardinghouse continued to attract curious visitors well after the tragic event. The building served as a home, office, and museum, before it was purchased by the National Park Service in 1933.
- 1893-1925
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"House Where Abraham Lincoln Died, Washington, D.C."
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Shocked theatergoers moved the mortally wounded President across the street to the Petersen House where Lincoln died the next morning. The boardinghouse continued to attract curious visitors well after the tragic event. The building served as a home, office, and museum, before it was purchased by the National Park Service in 1933.
- "The House in Which Abraham Lincoln Died," 1935 Postcard - Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Shocked theatergoers moved the mortally wounded President across the street to the Petersen House where Lincoln died the next morning. The boardinghouse continued to attract curious visitors well after the tragic event. The building served as a home, office, and museum, before it was purchased by the National Park Service in 1933.
- 1935
- Collections - Artifact
"The House in Which Abraham Lincoln Died," 1935 Postcard
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Shocked theatergoers moved the mortally wounded President across the street to the Petersen House where Lincoln died the next morning. The boardinghouse continued to attract curious visitors well after the tragic event. The building served as a home, office, and museum, before it was purchased by the National Park Service in 1933.
- "Lincoln National Memorial near Hodgenville, KY," 1930-1942 Postcard - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. This first memorial to Lincoln, enshrining his birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was dedicated in 1911.
- 1930-1942
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"Lincoln National Memorial near Hodgenville, KY," 1930-1942 Postcard
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. This first memorial to Lincoln, enshrining his birthplace in Hodgenville, Kentucky, was dedicated in 1911.
- "The Old State House," Vandalia, Illinois, 1937-1939 Postcard - By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. The State of Illinois preserved several Lincoln-related sites, including the Old State House where Lincoln served as a legislator in the 1830s.
- 1937-1939
- Collections - Artifact
"The Old State House," Vandalia, Illinois, 1937-1939 Postcard
By the early 20th century, the real Abraham Lincoln had long since faded from people's memory. A new generation of Americans had come of age who only knew the stories, the myths, the legends. This generation transformed Lincoln the man into Lincoln the hero. The State of Illinois preserved several Lincoln-related sites, including the Old State House where Lincoln served as a legislator in the 1830s.