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the life and legacy that defined a nation in 100 objects
the life and legacy that defined a nation in one hundred objects
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
275 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 32 cm
"This meticulously researched book, featuring 100 historically significant artifacts, weaves together expert commentary, poignant anecdotes, and beautiful photographs to bring to life rare, personal items and the most iconic items and documents from Lincoln's life and tenure as president." -- dust jacket
The prepresidential years -- A humble beginning -- Navigating opportunities -- Chains of injustice -- Becoming Honest Abe -- Courting Lincoln -- Lincoln the litigator -- A house divided -- A devisive election -- "Here have I lived" -- The White House years -- A grand arrival -- "The first act of this cruel rebellion" -- Courting controversy -- The Lincolns in morning -- Behind the scenes -- A pivotal decision -- A bold proclamation -- Black men to arms! -- A nation at war -- Shouldering the burden -- This hallowed ground -- "Fondly do we hope" -- The last full measure -- Lincoln's journey home -- A nation mourns -- A sacred ground -- Lincoln's enduring legacy.
by Christina Shutt and Ian Hunt ; foreword by JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois ; in association with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.