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...
Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel
Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel
Shirley Temple delivers a request for help to President Lincoln in the role of the Virgie Cary in The Littlest Rebel in 1935. Frank McGlynn Sr., played the part of Lincoln.
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