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American History

NNadir

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2. What he bore would kill most people.

Reply to chicoescuela (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 6, 2024, 08:22 PM

Feb 2024

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At one point during his Presidency he said, "If there is a place than he'll I am in it."

We think of his greatness but seldom reflect how it destroyed him physically and indeed psychically to be what he was.

He might not have lived all that long even without being assassinated.

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On February 5, 1865, Abraham Lincoln sat for this photograph by Alexander Gardner. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2024 OP

He looks very worn out for a man just about to turn 56. chicoescuela Feb 2024 #1

What he bore would kill most people. NNadir Feb 2024 #2

Agree, he probably wouldn't have lived much longer. A much better man than I am. chicoescuela Feb 2024 #3