Lincoln Museum Opens with Lifelike Immersive Exhibit
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield presents a dramatic portrayal of Lincoln using booming canons holograms and latex statues to reveal a multi faceted 16th president. It shows him as an awkward suitor grieving father and wily politician with evolving views on slavery and emancipation.
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Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Opens in Springfield
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield Illinois debuts with cannons holograms and latex statues. The $145 million complex spans about 40 000 square feet including a library housing the world’s largest Lincoln collection. Admission is seven dollars fifty cents for the museum and free to the library.
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Opening of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield
A four day celebration marks the opening and dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield Illinois on April 19. The facility features over 40000 square feet of exhibits and an introductory film with dramatic effects. Holographic Lincoln and Civil War battles are part of a modern presentation of his life and the nation s divisions. The museum is state funded with federal support up to 50 million dollars but not a National Archives operated library. Noted leaders compare the experience to other presidential libraries and emphasize the Civil War context and Lincoln s burden.
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Britney Spears announces pregnancy on Web site
Pop icon Britney Spears writes on her official site that she and Kevin Federline are expecting their first child. The couple married in September and have faced speculation over Spears's expanding waistline. Federline has two children with ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson.
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Letterman Excused From Jury Duty in White Plains Case
David Letterman, living in North Salem, reported for jury duty at Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains. He was considered for a medical malpractice case, assured fairness, then excused. He read a Montana book while waiting and joked about serving in all 50 states on juries.
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Close call with paparazzi shocks Jennifer Lopez in Beverly Hills
Jennifer Lopez recounts a near collision at a Beverly Hills traffic light as paparazzi sped to beat the light. She says the chase felt game like cops and robbers and admits she blocks out media to cope with public scrutiny.
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Crowe creates scene at restaurant over mistaken bill
Russell Crowe and wife Danielle Spencer dining when a mix up left a fan with Russell Crowe's bill. The star yelled at staff and the fan, denying involvement and criticizing the situation.
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Noted feminist author Andrea Dworkin dies at 58
Dworkin from New York died Saturday at age 58, known for portraying pornography as a civil rights violation and a trigger for rape and violence. Maurice Hilleman of Trenton New Jersey, age 85, died Monday, credited with vaccines for mumps measles chickenpox and other diseases that saved countless lives.
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Birthday list marks actors musicians and singers
Today lists birthdays for Don Adams Lyle Waggoner Paul Sorvino Tony Dow Al Green Ron Perlman William Sadler Peabo Bryson Jimmy Destri Louis Johnson Lisa Umbarger Rick Schroder Lou Bega and others. The roll honors figures from TV film music and comedy with varied career highlights.
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