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Inauguration Day
We're celebrating the inauguration of the 44th President of the
United States with a look back at the inauguration of Abraham
Lincoln. Two free downloads, from
Images of the
American Civil War and
The
American Civil: War Letters and Diaries,
give us an inside look at the 1861 inauguration.
Our first download is a photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln in her
inaugural gown. The photo is found in Images of the American
Civil War.
Download the photo
Our second download is from the diary of Margaret Sumner McLean.
Written in March of 1861, McLean describes the tense feeling leading
up to Abraham Lincoln's inauguration and the enhanced security at
the Capitol.
Download the diary entry
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