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Election Day in 1860 & 1864

November 4, 2008

The following are from The Lincoln Log which shows the daily activities of President Lincoln. Tuesday, November 6, 1860. — Springfield, IL Lincoln spends most of it at his state house office. About 3 P.M. he walks quietly to polling place in courthouse. Crowd gives him ovation. After cutting his own name from ballot, he [...]

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PA State Archives Civil War Flag Collection

October 6, 2006

Ever read stories of how Civil War soldiers and color bearers would defend their regimental flags at all costs. Stories of heroism and bravery that is beyond belief because these color bearers knew that they were the target for enemy fire. Tales of men tearing up a flag and hiding it in their coats to avoid it [...]

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