Lincoln's Birthday

In honor of Lincoln's birthday today, here are some interesting news stories about him over the last year or so. Enjoy!

• December 12, 2008: The Literal Powers of Words

• May 28, 2009: Letter by Lincoln, Lost for Decades, Is Returned

• July 14, 2009: Leading Visitors Through a Historical Journey to a National Heartache

• October 8 2009: When Honest Abe Met This Querulous Metropolis

• January 15, 2010: Of Mutual Influence: The City and the 16th President

• February 7, 2010: Rare Lincoln Items at Historical Society

• UPDATE: The National Museum of American History posted today on its Facebook page about an 1860 life mask done of Lincoln. Apparently, when the great man saw it, he said "There is the animal himself!" More info here.