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Idaho
10:37 am
Tue March 5, 2013

Why President Lincoln Matters To Idahoans

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Credit Frankie Barnhill / Boise State Public Radio
Dave Leroy was the master of ceremonies of the event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Idaho Territory. The former attorney general has long made the case that Lincoln and Idaho are intrinsically linked.
Credit Frankie Barnhill / Boise State Public Radio
Students from Horizon Elementary sang on the steps the Statehouse to kick off the event.
Credit Frankie Barnhill / Boise State Public Radio
President Lincoln statue outside the Idaho Historical Museum.
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Scholars often look to Abraham Lincoln as one of the most important figures in American history. Memorials to the famous president continue almost 150 years after he was killed, including last year’s blockbuster film bearing his name.

Monday, Idaho memorialized Lincoln with a special ceremony, commemorating the sesquicentennial of the day he signed the bill designating the Idaho Territory. 

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Idaho Legislature
6:35 am
Fri March 30, 2012

Gavels Down: Idaho Lawmakers Go Home

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Idaho Statehouse
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Idaho lawmakers wrapped up business Thursday and called an end to the 2012 legislative session.  In the Idaho House, legislators joked over the motion to adjourn.  “You’ve heard the motion, all those in favor say aye…Aye!...All those opposed say nay…Nay…The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The House stands adjourned Sine Die.”

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