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The Washington Informer

THE RELIGION CORNER: Museum Unveils Lincoln Statue Honoring Freed Slaves’ Fight

A new statue of Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation will be unveiled at the African American Civil War ...
The State Journal-Register

Lincoln’s legacy told through 100 rare objects in new exhibit and book

Discover Lincoln’s life through 100 rare artifacts in a new exhibit and book at the Springfield museum, part of its 20th anniversary celebration.
The Advocate

Silver statue of Abe Lincoln stolen from plantation turns up cut to pieces in Metairie pawn shops

A moody sculpture of Abraham Lincoln by John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum was stolen from Houmas House plantation in Sept. 2025 ...

Abraham Lincoln statue linked to Mount Rushmore was destroyed, Louisiana cops say

The statue of Abraham Lincoln by Mount Rushmore creator Gutzon Borglum was cut up to be sold for its silver content, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana.