Posted on Sep 11, 2018

Abraham Lincoln's Legacy Looms Large In This Illinois City

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Springfield, the capital of Illinois, is a city devoted to maintaining the legacy of the nation's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is the centerpiece of the Lincoln sites there. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson pays a visit to learn more about Lincoln's legacy.

Abraham Lincoln's Legacy Looms Large In This Illinois City

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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I remember his steadfastness and compassion. He taught himself about tactics and often visited the troops, especially at a time Union when Union generals were so timid.

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