Lincoln Library Dedication
Participants talked about the legacy of President Lincoln and dedicated a new presidential library in Springfield,…
Lincoln Presidential Library Groundbreaking
2001-02-19T14:20:37-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/b42/162557-m.jpgOn the anniversary of President Lincoln’s birth, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The groundbreaking itself was shown briefly, followed by a ceremony and speeches in the National City Bank building. Music was provided by the Union Baptist Church Choir and the Springfield Children’s Choir. Ms. Payne served as master of ceremonies.On the anniversary of President Lincoln’s birth, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The… read more
Lincoln Presidential Library Groundbreaking On the anniversary of President Lincoln’s birth, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The groundbreaking itself was shown briefly, followed by a ceremony and speeches in the National City Bank building. Music was provided by the Union Baptist Church Choir and the Springfield Children’s Choir. Ms. Payne served as master of ceremonies. close
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- Michael R. Beschloss Historian Annenberg Washington Program
- Lee Daniels State Representative
- Karen Hasara Mayor Springfield
- Ray LaHood U.S. Representative [R] Illinois
- Michael Madigan Speaker, House of Reps. Illinois
- Allison Payne Correspondent WGN-TV
- George Ryan Governor [R] Illinois
- John M. Shimkus U.S. Representative [R] Illinois
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