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A new biography explores Abraham Lincoln's favorite judge: David Davis
WGLT talks to Raymond McKoski, the author of a new biography of David Davis, whose mansion and historic site in Bloomington ...
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Abraham Lincoln and the meals of his times
I often wonder what meal was served to Abraham Lincoln and his entourage at the David Wills House in Gettysburg, on the evening of Nov. 18, 1863, the night before ...
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Indiana state and national parks honor Abe Lincoln, educate visitors
Just in case Abraham Lincoln ever wishes to give an encore performance of that famous speech he delivered in 1863 at ...
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Mural celebrating anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Lost Speech unveiled in downtown Bloomington
A mural celebrating 169 years since Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "lost speech" in Bloomington was unveiled Thursday ...
Abraham Lincoln artifacts — including blood-stained gloves — raise nearly $8 million for foundation
A trove of historic artifacts and memorabilia associated with President Abraham Lincoln were auctioned off for nearly $8 ...
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Lincoln's 'Lost Speech' memorialized with mural in downtown Bloomington
"What happened in Bloomington 169 years ago ... ignited Lincoln's march to the presidency and eventually led to emancipation, ...
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‘Proudly making our country your new home’: Citizens naturalized at Old State Capitol ceremony
Fifty-six people walked into the Old State Capitol Wednesday from all corners of the globe. They walked out sharing one thing ...