In honor of #FlagDay, here’s a peek at our newest treasure — a rare 21-star U.S. flag, celebrating Illinois’ entry into the Union in 1818. We can’t wait to share about this historic treasure, its restoration, and why it matters. On display starting July 3!
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- This ensign flew from a landing ship that was part of the D-Day invasion #OnThisDay in 1944. We salute everyone, living and dead, who risked everything on that day to fight Nazi oppression. We have a dozen oral histories with #DDay veterans here: ow.ly/n4Vl50OGUg8
- #OnThisDay in 1865, Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee met in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia. It is here that General Lee surrendered his army to General Grant, hastening the conclusion of the #CivilWar.
- It's #NationalTriviaDay! What's your favorite bit of #AbrahamLincoln trivia? One of our historians points out that Lincoln was the only president to obtain a patent for an invention. Details:
- #AbrahamLincoln delivered the powerful #GettysburgAddress today in 1863 at the dedication of a cemetery for thousands of U.S. soldiers. #AbeSays Want to know more about the meaning and history of this speech? We explain it all here: ow.ly/c7xs50Q98M9
- #AbrahamLincoln was shot #OnThisDay in 1865. Rather than focus on death, we prefer to remember his life. The April 14's of his life included new partnerships, time with his sons, a funeral, helping a grieving family, consulting an old rival & more. Info: ow.ly/4b1q50NIK1a
- The ALPLM would like to offer its condolences to the family, friends and countless fans of Rosalynn Carter. She was, by all accounts, a wonderful person. In her work to reduce the stigma around mental illness, she often talked about Lincoln's struggles with depression. (1/2)
- #OnThisDay in 1858, #AbrahamLincoln delivered one of his most visionary speeches -- the "House Divided" speech in which he warned that allowing #slavery in one region and barring it in another was tearing the nation apart. #AbeSays Source: ow.ly/uHm450OQtHk
- Abraham Lincoln on the sacrifices of America's soldiers and sailors during the Civil War. #AbeSays #MemorialDay #AbrahamLincoln #CivilWar Source: ow.ly/FFgQ50Oy5Ix
- Young Abraham Lincoln once approached Mary Todd at a cotillion and said, "I want to dance with you in the worst way." Afterward Mary said, "Mr. Lincoln I think you have literally fulfilled your request—you have danced in the worst way possible.” #ArchivesDanceParty
- You know Billy Corgan as an alt-rock legend, a founder of the Grammy-winning @SmashingPumpkins. Did you know he's also a self-described "history guy" who loves #AbrahamLincoln? We were thrilled that he dropped by for a visit while in Springfield for a concert at the state fair.
- Happy Father's Day from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum!
- This is #ConstitutionDay, the anniversary of the US Constitution's signing in 1787. #AbrahamLincoln helped make a monumental change to the document with the 13th Amendment, which ended #slavery. He signed it (look just above his photo) even though his signature wasn't required.
















