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Inauguration of 1861: Abraham Lincoln Sworn into Office - Photo 1
- Date of Work
- March 4, 1861
- Credit
- Library of Congress
Inauguration of 1861: Abraham Lincoln Sworn into Office - Photo 1
Inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln, March 4, 1861
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