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Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical-drama film that depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as president of the United States. In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People. [3]
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- Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln. With over 100 Lincoln artifacts, the Lincoln Heritage Museum gives a wonderful overview of Abraham Lincoln’s life. Located at Lincoln College, this museum is special to me because I visited it with my late father.
- Lincoln’s New Salem, Petersburg. Lincon’s New Salem is a reconstructed village where Lincoln’s life in Illinois really began. This is where he first struck out on his own.
- Lincoln’s Tomb, Springfield. Lincoln left Springfield for the last time in 1860 for the Presidency. The next time he returned was in his funeral train in April of 1865.
- The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Springfield. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is an interactive museum where you can learn about Lincoln’s life and the politics surrounding it.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Directed by John Cromwell. With Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard. Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- John Cromwell
- 1940-04-19
After the discouragingly hard winter of 1830-31, the Lincolns started to return to Indiana, but stopped in Coles County, Illinois, where Abraham's parents lived out the rest of their lives. In the spring of 1831, Lincoln left his parents to try to find his own way in life.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is the official library and museum of the 16th U.S. President. Located in Springfield Illinois.
The central part of Illinois is known as the Land of Lincoln because Abraham Lincoln spent many years here. Numerous attractions have ties to the 16th president of the United States, especially in Springfield, the state capital.
Jan 31, 2017 · 1. Decatur. When Abraham Lincoln was 21, he and his family left Indiana to escape an epidemic ravaging that state. Moving west, they ended up in Decatur, which is about as close to the exact...
