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Display marks 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s death

Display marks 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s death

Our office’s front lobby is renowned for historical exhibits and other displays capturing the past. Even very tragic events. One of our display cases is the home of an exhibit that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln died on the morning of April 15, 1865, hours after being shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. The exhibit items include a single-shot Derringer pistol similar to the…

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Lincoln’s impact on Washington Territory

Lincoln’s impact on Washington Territory

He never stepped foot here, but Abraham Lincoln had a strong influence on Washington Territory when he was U.S. President, according to state Supreme Court Justice Gerry Alexander. The longtime jurist discussed Lincoln’s impact on our territorial days during a 45-minute presentation in Secretary Reed’s office Thursday. The speech was covered by TVW. Justice Alexander shared many interesting stories and facts. Among them: • Lincoln declined an appointment by President Taylor to be the governor of Oregon Territory. • Lincoln…

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