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The Many Faces of Abraham Lincoln: Art and Artifacts

Learn about Abraham Lincoln (sixteenth president, 1861–1865) through museum art and artifacts from across the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery collection reflects many faces of Lincoln that chart his passage from a fresh-faced Illinois congressman to his grizzled isolation as president.


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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln at Gettysburg III

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

The Council of War

Lincoln Funeral Pall, April 28, 1865

Abraham Lincoln

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Medal

Letter written by Abraham Lincoln

Spencer Repeating Rifle used by Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln in Richmond

Assassination of President Lincoln

Assassination of President Lincoln

Lincoln and his Lieutenants

Last Moments of President Lincoln

President Lincoln and Gen. McClellan on Battle-Field of Antietam

Lincoln with Major Union Figures

Martyr of Liberty

The Council of War

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