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Lincoln's Inauguration
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A view of Lincoln's first presidential inauguration and the US Capitol building, still under construction in 1861. Prior to the event, Lincoln traveled on an Inaugural Train, stopping in key cities including Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Credit: Library of Congress

A view of Lincoln's first presidential inauguration and the US Capitol building, still under construction in 1861. Prior to the event, Lincoln traveled on an Inaugural Train, stopping in key cities including Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

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