Collecting Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt was a great admirer of Abraham Lincoln. He often cited the sixteenth President in speeches, evoked his image in campaign material, and collected or received over 100 pieces of Lincoln related ephemera.
Shown here is a photograph of Lincoln pieces given to FDR in 1942 by historian John E. Washington.
Fixed to the photo is a small “Lock of hair removed from Pres. Lincoln’s head by Wm. Slade his messenger while preparing the body for burial,” and a small “Piece of dress worn by Mrs. Lincoln the night of the assassination showing blood of Pres. Lincoln. Given by Mrs. Slade to her cousin Mrs. Brooks.”
The FDR Library’s Museum has several pieces related to Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. On the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, you can see many of them here.
-from the FDR Library
President Reagan after a ride at Rancho Del Cielo. 7/3/82.
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President Reagan playing golf at the Annenberg Estate in Rancho Mirage, California. 12/30/1986.
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President Reagan holding “The Gipper” jersey at a Reagan-Bush Rally in Endicott , New York . 9/12/84 .
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President Reagan attending a White House ceremony for the Young Astronauts Program. 10/17/84.
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President Reagan attends his first cabinet meeting after the assassination attempt. From left to right: James Watt, Alexander Haig, Martin Anderson, President Reagan, Frank Carlucci, JosephWright. 4/24/81.
President Reagan holding “Rex” in the Diplomatic Reception Room. 3/7/86. Rex was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who lived to the age of 13 with the Reagan family.
President and Nancy Reagan arriving in Washington DC via Marine One from Camp David . 9/12/82.
Ronald Reagan as a WHO Radio Announcer in Des Moines, Iowa. 1934-37.
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President Reagan and Nancy Reagan talking to Director Steven Spielberg in the Blue room during a Private Dinner and showing of the movie “‘ET”. 6/27/82.
