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Discovering Springfield, Illinois: land of Lincoln

Planning a trip to Springfield, Illinois, but not sure where to begin? As the hometown of Abraham Lincoln and a hub of Route 66 nostalgia, this historic city blends presidential heritage with a warm ...

Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an ...