Husband, father and President
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve his/her economic and social condition. Lincoln’s life was the embodiment of that idea. We know him as the sixteenth president but he was also a spouse, parent, and neighbor who experienced the same hopes, dreams, and challenges of life that are still experienced by many people.
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Jameson Jenkins
Jameson Jenkins risked his life to help Freedom Seekers escape slavery. Jenkins owned a home in Abraham Lincoln's neighborhood.
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Inside the Lincoln Sitting Room
Frank Leslie's Illustrated provided an accurate depiction of how Abraham and Mary Lincoln decorated the home.
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Did You Know?
Abraham Lincoln is the only president to hold a patent. His patent was for a system of chambers designed to refloat boats that had run aground. He received Patent No. 6469 on May 22, 1849. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Illinois