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bicentennial stories: 2 news summaries

Lincoln Made My Story Possible: Obama

Library of Congress mark bicentennial with special exhibit

Feb 12, 09 5:09 PM CST
(Newser) - President Obama and Congress marked the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth today, with Obama reflecting on how Lincoln's vision led to his own success, CNN reports. "I can say that I feel a special gratitude to this singular figure who in so many ways made my own story... More »

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Barack Obama • Congress • Capitol Hill • Abraham Lincoln • bicentennial • Lincoln • President Obama

 Lincoln Penny Gets a Redesign 

Commemorative issue marks Lincoln's 200th birthday, and the coin's 100th

Sep 22, 08 1:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - The US Mint today unveiled four new designs that will adorn the back of the Lincoln penny next year to commemorate the bicentennial of Honest Abe’s birth, CNNMoney reports. The classic portrait of the 16th president will remain on the heads side. The reverse will depict scenes from Lincoln’... More »

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money • Abraham Lincoln • US Mint • penny • commemorative coin • legal tender • bicentennial

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