[ad_1] Abraham Lincoln, known for freeing slaves and leading the US through the Civil War, was also a tough wrestler in his youth, losing only once in about 19 matches. He talked trash after winning and was posthumously inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. In most history books, Abraham Lincoln is portrayed as […]
[ad_1] Lincoln Logs® were designed by architect and toy designer John Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright. The logs were inspired by an earthquake-resistant element in Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel. The original sets were made of wood and offered skill coordination practice for kids. Lincoln Logs® were listed among the 100 most loved and creative […]
[ad_1] The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument in Washington, DC, dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It features a seated statue of Lincoln in a structure similar to the Parthenon. The monument was built to honor Lincoln’s achievements, including his Emancipation Proclamation. It was designed by architect Henry Bacon […]
[ad_1] 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to Abraham Lincoln suggesting he grow a beard for his presidential campaign in 1860. Lincoln eventually grew a beard and their meeting in Westfield, New York, became a famous children’s story. A statue of their meeting still stands in Westfield. Bedell later married and died in Kansas in 1936. Grace […]
[ad_1] Actor Edwin Booth saved Robert Todd Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln, from falling onto train tracks in New Jersey during the Civil War. The event was later recounted by Robert Todd Lincoln himself in 1909. Here’s a headline that never came out but is still true: Booth saved Lincoln’s life. No, we’re not […]
[ad_1] Illinois is known as the “Land of Lincoln” due to Abraham Lincoln’s early political career there. The state made it the official motto in 1955, and the US Congress granted special copyright to the “Land of Lincoln” insignia. Lincoln’s political service bonded Illinois with him, not his birthplace. He served four terms in the […]
[ad_1] Lincoln, Nebraska offers indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages, including Star City Shores, Laser Quest, the Children’s Museum, Folsom Children’s Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the Historic Hay Market. Pioneers Park has hiking trails, golf courses, and a Nature Center with free admission. Lincoln, Nebraska has both outdoor and indoor spaces that will […]
[ad_1] Lincoln Technical Institute offers job-ready skills and technical training across 41 campuses in 17 US states. The school provides flexible, hands-on training in various fields, including automotive repair, construction operations, medical degrees, cosmetology, and culinary arts. Students can also earn degrees online through Lincoln College Online. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council […]
[ad_1] Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, led the nation through the Civil War and is known for the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves. Despite a modest upbringing and little formal education, he was regarded as one of the best leaders in US history. He was assassinated in 1865, just weeks after being re-elected for […]
