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abraham lincoln an extraordinary life
like no other american abraham lincolns life is entwined with the history and culture of the nation . his rise from poverty to presidency has inspired others to believe in the promise of opportunity ; his success in preserving the nation is one of our greatest triumphs ; his death is our american tragedy . br to commemmorate the 200th anniversary of lincolns birth the smithsonians national museum of american history is publishing for the first time its unparalleled lincoln collection . it contains many historical treasures including lincolns top hat his gold pocket watch from his days as a springfield lawyer the inkstand he used to draft the emancipation proclamation his patent model for lifting boats one of mary lincolns white house gowns and jewelry and prison hoods and shackles worn by the lincoln conspirators . showcasing more than 125 objects and photographs abraham lincoln an extraordinary life tells a new and intimate story of the life and legacy of this remarkable american icon .