Sharing White House History about Abraham Lincoln
The White House Historical Association and presidential libraries, historic homes, and museums have a shared goal of providing access to...
Sandusky Daily Commercial Register clipping
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Sandusky Daily Commercial Register clipping
A clipping from the July 29, 1862, Sandusky Daily Commercial Register describes the scene at the White House when one of President Abraham Lincoln’s visitors stayed a bit too long. The press was often critical of the president for allowing so much of his day to be taken up by the public during wartime.
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