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Lincoln's Favorite Poem: Mortality
Lincoln's Favorite Poem: Mortality
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Description
Did you know that Lincoln loved poetry? Like theatre, it brought him a great deal of comfort and enjoyment. For most of his life, he kept one specific poem by his side. While he did not learn the title or author of it til late in life, his favorite poem was Mortality by William Knox. But how do we know it was his favorite? Check out the video to find out! Furthermore, enjoy a special reading of Lincoln’s favorite poem, all in honor of his birthday.
Duration
7 minutes, 29 seconds
Credit
NPS
Date Created
02/10/2021
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